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What is the channel between North and South Island in New Zealand known as?
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Cook Strait is the strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It connects the Tasman Sea on the west with the South Pacific Ocean on the east.
To the south the coast runs runs 30 kilometres (19 mi) along Cloudy Bay and past the islands and entrances to the Marlborough Sounds. To the north the coast runs 40 kilometres (25 mi) alongPalliser Bay, crosses the entrance to Wellington harbour, past some Wellington suburbs and continues another 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to Makara beach.
The strait is named after James Cook, the first European commander to sail through it, in 1770. In MÄori it has the name Raukawa or Raukawa Moana. Raukawa may mean "bitter leaves".[1]
Cook Strait is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world.[2] In good weather one can see clearly across the strait. At its narrowest point 22 kilometres (14 mi) separateCape Terawhiti in the North Island from Perano Head on Arapawa Island in the Marlborough Sounds.[3] Perano Head (South Island) actually lies further north than Cape Terawhiti (North Island).
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What body of water divides the North Island of New Zealand from the South Island?
The North Island of New Zealand is separated from the South Island by the Cook Strait.
Which island in New Zealand has more people living on it North Island or South Island?
The North Island.
Narrowest part of New Zealand north island?
Between Cape Terawhiti in the North Island and Perano Head in the South Island. They are only 23 kilometres apart.
Which island country is actually two island north and south island?
Mars
Where are the North Island and the South Island located?
About 1,200 miles southeast of Australia is New Zealand, also known as North and south Island.
What body of water divides the North Island of New Zealand from the South Island?
The North Island of New Zealand is separated from the South Island by the Cook Strait.
What sea goes in between New Zealand it self?
A body of water called Cook Strait goes in between the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.
What is the Strait between north island and and south island of New Zealand?
Cook Strait (Raukawa Moana).
What Straits separate New Zealand into north island and south island?
Cook Strait separates North and South Island of New Zealand.
What is the second largest island in new zealand?
The North Island in New Zealand is the second largest island
Which island in New Zealand has more people living on it North Island or South Island?
The North Island.
Narrowest part of New Zealand north island?
Between Cape Terawhiti in the North Island and Perano Head in the South Island. They are only 23 kilometres apart.
What is the largest lake in the north island of New Zealand?
Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island is the largest lake in New Zealand.
Which island country is actually two island north and south island?
Mars
Which island is New Zealand's Capital on?
New Zealand's capital city of Wellington is on the North Island.
What separates the Philippine in the north from Taiwan?
The Bashi Channel lies between the Y'Ami Island of the Philippine and Orchid Island of Taiwan.
Is colville in New Zealand?
There are the Colville Cliffs in the far north of new Zealand's north Island.
