Maori of "Aoteoroa" - "The Long White Cloud") —
the country in southwest part of the Pacific Ocean, located on two large islands (Severny Island and South Island) and a large number (about 700) adjacent smaller islands (the island Stewart, the island Oakland, Baunti's islands, etc.) the Western coast of islands is washed by Tasmanov by sea, other coast of the country — the Pacific Ocean. South Island and Northern is divided by Cook Strait. The relief of New Zealand represents generally heights and mountains. Coastal zones of the Northern island are presented by spacious valleys. On the western coast of the Southern island fjords are located. Islands of New Zealand – part of the volcanic seismic ring surrounding the Pacific Ocean. Every year in the country there are 100 and more earthquakes.The climate of New Zealand changes from warm subtropical in the north of the Northern island, to cool moderated in the south of Youzhny; in mountain areas the severe Alpine climate prevails. Average annual temperature makes from +10 °C in the south, to +16 °C in the north. The coldest month — July, and the warmest months — January and February.