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Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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QUIZ: Country Spotlight – New Zealand

24 August 2023
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Test your geographical knowledge of New Zealand with our new country spotlight quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on any Geographical subscription. Good luck!

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QUIZ: Country Spotlight – New Zealand

Test your geographical knowledge with this country spotlight quiz on New Zealand!

Get 75% or more and win a prize!

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1. True or false: New Zealand’s South Island is bigger in terms of land area than its North Island.

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2. What is the capital city of New Zealand?

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3. What is the name of the largest lake in New Zealand, located in the South Island?

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4. The Māori name for New Zealand is:

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5. The “City of Sails” is a nickname for which New Zealand city?

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6. Which body of water separates the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand?

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7. What is the highest mountain in New Zealand, located in the Southern Alps?

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8. Which island of New Zealand are the famous Waitomo Caves located, known for their glowworm displays?

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