New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands and several smaller islands. It is a parliamentary monarchy with Wellington as its capital on the North Island. The New Zealand flag features the Union Jack in the corner with four red stars representing the Southern Cross constellation. The coat of arms symbolizes New Zealand's bicultural history with a European woman on one side and a Maori chief on the other, along with symbols representing its economy and status as a monarchy.