New Zealand
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Flag Description
Blue with the flag of the uk in the upper hoist-side quadrant with four red five-pointed stars edged in white centered in the outer half of the flag; the stars represent the southern cross constellation.

Currency
New zealand dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Oceania, islands in the south pacific ocean, southeast of australia.

Climate
Temperate with sharp regional contrasts.

Terrain
Predominately mountainous with some large coastal plains.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Aoraki-Mount Cook 3,754 m.

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New Zealand

This is a map of New Zealand. The map illustrates the location of Wellington and its proximity to Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch

Other countries on this map include: Tasman Sea

New Zealand News:
Sweden sends back Maori remains
Two Swedish museums return the remains of five people of Maori origin to New Zealand as part of a wider European initiative.
Ritual as Maori bones return home
The skeletal remains of 12 Maoris are sent back to New Zealand from Wales, where they were part of a museum collection.

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