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The boundary between the Pacific and the Australian plates passes through New Zealand. In the north, the Pacific plate subducts under the Australian one. In the south, the Australian plate subducts below the Pacific one.
In the general region of the central portion of the Southern Alps, there appears to be a locked region. This is probably the cause of the higher peaks of the alps. At least 20km of altitude of the alps in this region have been eroded over geological time to form the Canterbury Plains.
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Why do people in new zealand live near the coasts?
New Zealand is a very skinny country, about the furthest you can be from the Ocean is about 150km, hence living by the coast is easier.
What country would New Zealand be in?
New zealand is its own country .....
Is new zealand a country or a continent?
New Zealand is a country, an island country in the south Pacific
Is Auckland New Zealand near Christ Church?
No, Auckland is near the top of the North Island of New Zealand. Christchurch is in the South Island of New Zealand
Is New Zealand the name of a country?
Yes, New Zealand is a country situated southeast of Australia.
Which large country and continent is New Zealand near?
New Zealand is approximately 2000km to the south east of the continent and country of Australia.
Is nz a country?
No, "NZ" is not a country on its own. It is short for New Zealand, which is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
What country is near Australia and is made up of two islands?
New Zealand.
What does New Zealand mean in Hebrew?
New Zealand means the same thing in Hebrew that it means in English: A country located near Australia.
Which rugby playing country near to Australia call's their Christmas tree a pohutukawa?
New Zealand is the rugby playing country that is near Australia and refers to the Christmas tree as a Pohutukawa. Families in New Zealand place their gifts and candy around the Pohutukawa.
Why do people in new zealand live near the coasts?
New Zealand is a very skinny country, about the furthest you can be from the Ocean is about 150km, hence living by the coast is easier.
What country would New Zealand be in?
New zealand is its own country .....
Is kiwi a country in New Zealand?
No. New Zealand is the only country in New Zealand. A kiwi is a small, nocturnal, flightless bird endemic to New Zealand.
Is new zealand a country or a continent?
New Zealand is a country, an island country in the south Pacific
Is Auckland New Zealand near Christ Church?
No, Auckland is near the top of the North Island of New Zealand. Christchurch is in the South Island of New Zealand
Country that starts with New?
· New Zealand
Is new zealand near to Canada?
No, no where near
