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New Zealand is not part of any continent: it is made up of two large islands and numerous smaller islands, and much of this territory sits on the Australian tectonic plate, but straddles the plate boundary. It is considered part of the region of "Australasia," which comprises New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and some small Pacific Islands. It is in the region of Oceania which, by geographical definition, is not a continent.
Australia and Oceania are two completely different things. Australia (a continent) lies within the political region known as Oceania, which comprises also the islands of New Guinea, New Zealand and various other island nations in the South Pacific.
New Zealand is the above-water part of a continental mass called Zealandia, about the size of India, and most of which has never been above the waves.
New Zealand once was joined to and part of Australia, but the spreading of the Tasman Sea put an end to that.
Continents are defined by their landmass block, which is generally taken to be out to the edge of the Continental Shelf, where the contours drop off steeply to the abyssal deeps.
New Zealand is a separate group of islands, lying to the East of Australia.
They are astride the boundary of the Pacific and Australian Plates, and we have our own continental mass known as Zealandia, about the area of the Indian sub-continent. This is mostly submerged, and has probably never been all above the water.
Ocenia or Australasia
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe region has a few names: Oceania, South Pacific region, or Australasia. New Zealand is located 1,000 miles southeast of Australia.
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Which empire was New Zealand part of at the start of World War 2?
British
What countries were part of the central in world war 1?
i know that the war in 1918 was in galipoli aganist Australian and new zealand
How many times has New Zealand won the world cup?
The only FIFA World Cup that the New Zealand national football team participated in was 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. However, New Zealand has qualified for and the world cup in 2010 also in the 2010 world cup they almost made it in the round of 16 they would have made it if they won against paraguy. in the 2010 world cup new zealand is the only team who are undeafeted.
What would have happened if James Cook had NEVER found New Zealand?
James Cook was not the one who first discovered New Zealand. That aside, the islands of New Zealand could have been found by any of the other sea-faring explorers, possibly the French who would have been likely to colonise it first.
Country that controlled both Australia and New Zealand?
The United Kingdom administered both New Zealand and the Australian colonies. Both were part of the British Empire.
Where is the gold found in world?
gold is most commonly found in New Zealand
What part of the world does earthquake mainly occurs?
New Zealand
Who leaded new zealand in world war 2?
Peter Fraser was the pm of New Zealand during WW2 however, New Zealand did not take part in the war.
Where is gold commonly found in the world?
gold is most commonly found in New Zealand
Where can the indigenous Maori tribe be found in?
The indigenous Maori tribe is predominantly found in New Zealand. They have a rich cultural heritage and are an integral part of New Zealand's society and identity.
Do Kiwis only live in New Zealand?
Yes. Kiwi are endemic to New Zealand, meaning they are not found anywhere else in the world.
What percentage of the world thinks New Zealand is part of Australia?
5
In what part of the world is New Zealand located?
Southern and Eastern Hemispheres
What part did new zealand play in World War 2?
The part New Zealand played in the war was sending everything they had such as the Navy,Army,Air Force and food.
Can Arctic foxes be found in New Zealand?
No they could not be found in new zealand
Can the Tuatara be found anywhere in the world?
No. Outside of zoos the tuatara can only be found in New Zealand.
Does New Zealand take part in the Fifa world cup?
Yes, if they qualify.
