North Island

geographical name

island of northern New Zealand area 44,297 square miles (114,729 square kilometers), population 3,237,048

Note: Of New Zealand's two chief islands, the North Island is smaller in area and larger in population than the South Island.

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“North Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Island. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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