An island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand consists of two main landmasses - the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu), along with 600 smaller islands.

The country is known for its stunning natural landscapes of mountains, glaciers and fiords, rich Māori culture and adventure tourism like bungee jumping and hiking.

It’s also famous for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, its national rugby team, the All Blacks, and its flightless kiwi bird, kiwi fruit, Manuka honey and sheep that outnumber residents by five times.