Australia and new zealand

Definition

Two nations in the southwestern Pacific that share British colonial heritage but have distinct cultures. Australia is both a continent and a country known for its diverse ecosystems, while New Zealand consists of two main islands with strong Maori cultural traditions.

Examples

  • Australia's Aboriginal peoples are one of the world's oldest continuous cultures, dating back over 50,000 years
  • New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893
  • Both nations are part of the Commonwealth and have parliamentary democracies

Related Terms

Pacific islands Imperialism Decolonization Physical geography

Study This Concept

Practice Australia and New Zealand with free review games in these units:

World Geography Unit 7: Oceania and Antarctica