New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, and over 600 smaller islands. Located east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, it is the sixth-largest island country by area. The country's varied topography features sharp mountain peaks including the Southern Alps, shaped by tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. Wellington is the capital city, while Auckland is the most populous urban center. New Zealand competes in international cricket.