New Zealand Flag

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New Zealand flag

Country Code

NZ, NZL (ISO 3166-1)

Category

Oceania

Population

4,822,233

Capital

Wellington

Area

270,467 km²

Currency

$, NZD

Calling Code

+64

Official Name

New Zealand

Subregion

Australia and New Zealand

Languages

English, Māori

Top Level Domain

.nz

Driving Side

Drive on the left

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

3 724 m, 12 218 ft

Lowest Point

0 m, 0 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations

GDP Per Capita

2018

New Zealand Flag Meaning

Blue background with the British Union Jack and Southern Cross constellation. Blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean and the people's peaceful nature, the Union Jack indicates historical ties with Britain, and the Southern Cross represents its geographical location and importance.

New Zealand Flag Colors

#012169

Blue (#012169) - symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, sky, and peace

#FFFFFF

White (#FFFFFF) - symbolizes the Union Jack and Southern Cross purity

#C8102E

Red (#C8102E) - symbolizes the Union Jack and historical connections

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Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the New Zealand flag?
The New Zealand flag uses these colors: #012169, #FFFFFF, #C8102E.
What is the country code for New Zealand?
New Zealand uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code NZ.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
Which continent is New Zealand in?
New Zealand is located in Oceania.

New Zealand Capital

Wellington - Capital of New Zealand

Wellington - Capital of New Zealand

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