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The New Zealand Flag comprises of two features , one is the flag of Great Britain and the other is the Southern Cross. The Union Jack is placed in the canton of the New Zealand Flag . There are four red stars to the right of the New Zealand Flag . Each of the five pointed, red star has a white border. The stars accentuate the countries location on the South Pacific Ocean. The background color of the New Zealand Flag is blue. The color blue represents the blue Pacific Ocean surrounding New Zealand. The standard proportion of the New Zealand flag is 1:2.

Official Name: New Zealand

Capital: Wellington

Location: In the South western pacific south east of Australia National territory includes the two main islands (North and South) as well as a number of smaller islands (Stewart Solander Snares Chatham Antipodes kermadec Etc.)

Area: 268,680 Sq. km.

Official Language: English

National Flag: The British blue ensign with 4 of the 5 star of the Southern cross in red edged with white in the fly.

Flag Ratio: 1:2

National Anthem: God Defend New Zealand (1940)