Take stock of the geographical islands of Oceania
New Zealand's North Island, the smaller island in the north of New Zealand's two main islands. It is located in the southwest of the South Pacific Ocean, across the Cook Strait from the South Island. From North Cape to North Cape in the north and Cape Paliser in the south, the distance is 816 kilometers, the maximum width from east to west is 320 kilometers, and the area is 114,500 square kilometers. The population is about 2.31 million. Indigenous Maori, mostly in the North Island. The capital, Wellington, is located at the southern tip of the island. The coast is tortuous, forming peninsulas and bays. The coastal plains are fertile. The central mountains are undulating and volcanic, famous for volcanoes such as Ruapehu, Nauruhoy and Talavera. Lake Taupo, the largest lake on the island, is surrounded by thick layers of volcanic material, forming a plateau at an altitude of 400-700 meters. The Waikato River is the largest river. The island is full of trees, lakes, hot springs, geysers, and beautiful scenery. There is Ureveira National Park, which is a tourist attraction. The economy is dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, followed by meat, dairy products, and wood processing. Industrial output accounts for three-quarters of the country's total, with Auckland being the largest industrial centre. Important cities include Hamilton and Palmerston North. New Zealand was settled by Maori in the 14th century. The Dutch attempted landings in 1642, became a British colony in 1840, and became independent in 1947 as a member of the British Commonwealth. The North Island is its political and economic center.
