South Island

The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand. It is separated from the North Island by Cook Strait. The South Island covers  and has a temperate climate. It is also known by its Māori name, Te Wai Pounamu. About 24% of New Zealand's population live in the South Island.

Related pages
 North Island
 Chatham Islands

References

Category:Islands of New Zealand
Category:Pacific islands