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Posted 06 Aug 2025

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A map showing New Zealand

New Zealand (Capital: Wellington)

Inaugural India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation.

Political Features

  • Island country located in southwestern Pacific Ocean.
  • Bordering Water Bodies: Tasman Sea, Pacific Ocean. 
  • New Zealand's two main islands, North and South Islands, are separated by the Cook Strait.

Geographical Features

  • Relief: Part of Pacific ring of Fire, houses alluvial Canterbury Plains etc.
  • Active Volcanoes: Mount Ruapehu; White Island, etc.
  • Highest Peak: Mount Cook (Southern Alps).
  • Major Rivers: Waikato, Clutha, Whanganui etc.
  • Part of Zealandia, a microcontinent.
  • Tags :
  • Pacific Ocean
  • New Zealand
  • India-New Zealand
  • Zealandia
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