New Zealand

Geography

New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses-North Island, South Island and 700 smaller islands. The capital city is Wellington and the most popular city.  The relief of New Zealand is represented by mountain hills. The coastal areas of the North Island are represented by valleys. There are many fjords along the west coast of the South Island.  New Zealand's climate is diverse. It is subtropical on the North Island, to cool temperate climate in the south and in the central regions of the South Island. The alpine climate prevails in the mountain areas.  There are many rivers and lakes in New Zealand. There are also 3,280 lakes in New Zealand. Most of the lakes on the North Island are formed as a result of volcanic activity, and those on the South Island are of glacial origin. The largest lake is Taupo, and   the deepest lake is Hauroko

 The largest lake is Taupo,

the deepest lake is Hauroko