New Zealand

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Recently, New Zealand’s parliament passed legislation to implement a free trade agreement (FTA) with India. ‌ 

About New Zealand

• It is an island country and one of the many islands that make up Oceania.
• It is located in the South Pacific Ocean to the southeast of Australia, south of New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga Islands. 
• It is primarily divided into two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, separated by the Cook Strait.
• Capital City: Wellington

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Geographical Features of New Zealand

• It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire—the circum-Pacific seismic belt marked by frequent earthquakes and considerable volcanic activity. 
• Climate: New Zealand’s climate is complex and varies from warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south.
• Highest Peak: Mount Cook at 12,316 feet is the highest peak of New Zealand
• Active Volcano: Mount Ruapehu
• Glacier: Tasman Glacier, the largest in New Zealand
• Lake: Lake Taupo which is the largest natural lake.
• Natural Resources: It consists of gold, silver, iron sands, phosphate and limestone etc.

Source: TH