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Which of the islands named above is the smallest of New Zealand?
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New Zealand has three main islands and many other smaller islands. The three main islands are the North Island, the South Island, and the smaller island off the South coast of the South Island, Stewart Island or Rakiura.
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Which strait separates the northern and southern islands of New Zealand?
Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.Cook Strait runs from the Tasman Sea on the western side of New Zealand to the Pacific Ocean on the east.
What is a stretch of water named after Captain Cook?
Cook Strait which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
What is the smallest dolphin?
The Hector's dolphin (named are Sir James Hector) is New Zealand's smallest dolphin. It is the only dolphin endemic to New Zealand. it is also one of the world's smallest dolphins, growing to about 1.2 metres in length.
Separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand?
Cook Strait is the body of water which separates New Zealand's North and South Islands. It is named after Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain), who was the first known European to circumnavigate and chart the islands of New Zealand.
What are the 4 states of New Zealand?
New Zealand has no states. New Zealand consists of two islands separated by the Cook Straight, the islands are named the North Island and the South Island. New Zealand is divided into regions which consist of cities (roughly numbering 50,000 people of greater), and towns. The largest cities are Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin
Which strait separates the northern and southern islands of New Zealand?
Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.Cook Strait runs from the Tasman Sea on the western side of New Zealand to the Pacific Ocean on the east.
What region in the Philippines can you find the smallest monkey in the world?
manila and other islands who are not yet named
How did Cook Strait get its name?
Cook Strait, which lies between the North and South Islands of New Zealand, was named after James Cook. In 1770, Cook became the first European commander to sail through it as he circumnavigated the islands of New Zealand. His crew apparently named it in Cook's honour.
Who was cook strait named after?
Cook Strait, which separates the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, was named after Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain). He was the first to circumnavigate the main islands of New Zealand.
What did Abel Tasman discover?
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania (at the time he named Van Diemen's land). He also discovered New Zealand and the Fijian islands.
What is a stretch of water named after Captain Cook?
Cook Strait which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
What is the Danish island of Zealand named after?
The island of 'Zealand' or 'Sjælland' in Danish is named after the seals that used to abound there. (Seal in Danish 'Sæl). It is the biggest of the approx. 400 Danish islands (discounting Greenland) and is the location of the capital, Copenhagen.
What is the smallest dolphin?
The Hector's dolphin (named are Sir James Hector) is New Zealand's smallest dolphin. It is the only dolphin endemic to New Zealand. it is also one of the world's smallest dolphins, growing to about 1.2 metres in length.
What is the stretch of water named after Captain Cook?
The Cook Strait lies between New Zealand's North and South Islands.
Separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand?
Cook Strait is the body of water which separates New Zealand's North and South Islands. It is named after Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain), who was the first known European to circumnavigate and chart the islands of New Zealand.
What is the smallest country in Australia named?
australia is a country on its own there is no other country in it however there are many small islands and countries around australia
What are the 4 states of New Zealand?
New Zealand has no states. New Zealand consists of two islands separated by the Cook Straight, the islands are named the North Island and the South Island. New Zealand is divided into regions which consist of cities (roughly numbering 50,000 people of greater), and towns. The largest cities are Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin
