New zealand surrounding countries
New Zealand is an island country located in the southern hemisphere, and it does not share a land border with any other country. However, it is surrounded by several countries and territories in the Pacific Ocean. Here are the countries and territories that surround New Zealand:
- Australia: Located to the west of New Zealand, Australia is the world's sixth-largest country by total area.
- Fiji: An island nation located to the northwest of New Zealand, Fiji is a popular tourist destination known for its coral reefs and tropical islands.
- Tonga: A Polynesian kingdom located to the north of New Zealand, Tonga is an archipelago of 176 islands.
- Samoa: A country located to the north of New Zealand, Samoa is an archipelago of 10 islands.
- American Samoa: An unincorporated territory of the United States located to the north of New Zealand, American Samoa is an archipelago of seven islands.
- Cook Islands: A group of 15 islands located to the northeast of New Zealand, the Cook Islands are a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand.
- Niue: A small island nation located to the northeast of New Zealand, Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand.
- Tokelau: A group of three atolls located to the northeast of New Zealand, Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand.
- French Polynesia: A group of islands located to the southeast of New Zealand, French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France.
- New Caledonia: A special collectivity of France located to the southeast of New Zealand, New Caledonia is an archipelago of 18 islands.
These countries and territories surround New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean, and the country's unique geography and isolation have contributed to its distinct culture and biodiversity.