New Zealand: Flag, Capital (Wellington) & Country Data

New Zealand is a country in Australia and New Zealand, with Wellington as its capital, home to about 5,324,700 people. Below are its flag, capital, currency, calling code, ISO codes and the countries it borders.

About New Zealand

New Zealand is a United Nations member state in Australia and New Zealand. Its capital and seat of government is Wellington. It is an island nation with no land borders. The official currency is the New Zealand dollar ($), using the code NZD.

To call New Zealand from abroad, dial the country code +64. In international standards it is identified by the ISO 3166-1 codes NZ (alpha-2) and NZL (alpha-3), which appear in everything from web addresses to shipping labels. As of 2025, its population is around 5,324,700.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of New Zealand?

The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.

What currency does New Zealand use?

New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD, symbol $).

What is the country calling code for New Zealand?

The international dialling code for New Zealand is +64.

What are the ISO codes for New Zealand?

New Zealand has the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code NZ, the alpha-3 code NZL and the numeric code 554.

What is the flag emoji for New Zealand?

The flag emoji for New Zealand is 🇳🇿. You can copy it from the top of this page.

New Zealand appears in these lists

Population from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL); flag, capital, currency, calling code and ISO data from open datasets. Full sources and vintage on the data page. Dataset compiled 2026-07-02.