Which is the smaller of the two main islands of New Zealand and what separates it from the bigger island?
Q: Which is the smaller of the two main islands of New Zealand and what separates it from the bigger island?
A: The North Island is the smaller of the two main islands of New Zealand and it is separated from the South Island by Cook Strait.
Q: What is the area of the North Island?
A: The North Island is 113,729 square kilometres (43,911 sq mi) in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island.
Q: What is the population of the North Island?
A: The North Island has a population of 3,287,600 (June 2009).
Q: What is the Māori name for the North Island?
A: The Māori name for the North Island is Te Ika a Māui.
Q: How many cities are in the North Island and which is the biggest city?
A: Twelve cities are in the North Island. The biggest city is Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, which is in the northwestern part of the island.
Q: Which city is the capital of the North Island and where is it located?
A: Wellington is the capital of the North Island and it is located at the southern end of the island.
Q: What percentage of New Zealand's population live in the North Island?
A: About 76% of New Zealand's population live in the North Island.
