Map of Australia and New Zealand

Here is a summary of the map of Australia and New Zealand:

Australia and New Zealand are neighboring countries located in the Australasia region southeast of Asia, across the Tasman Sea.
The Australian mainland and the island of Tasmania make up the country of Australia. New Zealand consists of two main islands (North Island and South Island) and smaller surrounding islands.

Key Geographical Features

Australia

Australia is the world’s sixth-largest country by total area.
It has diverse landscapes including beaches, deserts, tropical rainforests, and the Great Dividing Range mountains along the east coast[.
The interior has flat and arid regions like the Western Plateau, as well as some mountain ranges.

New Zealand

New Zealand has a varied landscape ranging from fjords in the southwest to sandy beaches in the north.
The Southern Alps stretch along much of the South Island.
New Zealand’s geography reflects its location on the boundary between the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates.

What are the major cities in Australia and New Zealand?

Based on the search results, the major cities in Australia and New Zealand by population are:

Australia

Sydney (4.6 million)
Melbourne (4.2 million)
Brisbane (2.1 million)
Perth (1.8 million)
Adelaide (1.2 million)
Gold Coast (591,000)

New Zealand

Auckland (417,000)
Wellington (381,000)
Christchurch (363,000)

Some other notable cities and towns in Australia and New Zealand include:

Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, Hobart, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Toowoomba in Australia

Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Lower Hutt, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Nelson, Napier in New Zealand

The largest and most populated metro areas are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth in Australia, and Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch in New Zealand, based on the 2023 population estimates from the search results.

What is the population of Sydney, Australia?

The current 2023 population of Sydney, Australia is estimated to be 5,120,894.

Some key points about Sydney’s population:

In 1950, Sydney’s population was 1,689,935. It has grown significantly over the past 70+ years.
Between 2021-2023, Sydney grew by an estimated 128,744 people, representing annual growth rates of over 1%.
Sydney remains Australia’s most populous city as of 2023. However, some projections estimate Melbourne may surpass Sydney in total population sometime in the early 2030s.
The 2021 Australian Census put Sydney’s population at 5,231,147. But other estimates for 2023 calculate it slightly lower at around 5.12 million.

Sydney’s current 2023 population is approximately 5,120,894 based on the most recent projections, making it still Australia’s largest city, but with other cities like Melbourne growing fast as well.

What is the growth rate of Sydney’s Population?

Sydney’s current annual population growth rate is estimated to be around 1.27% as of 2023.

Specifically:

Between 2022 and 2023, Sydney grew by an estimated 64,323 people, which represents a 1.27% annual growth rate.
Between 2021-2023, Sydney grew by an estimated 128,744 people, representing annual growth rates of over 1%.

What are the top tourist attractions in Auckland, New Zealand?

Some of the top tourist attractions in Auckland, New Zealand are:

Sky Tower – 328m tall tower with observation decks and the SkyJump off the tower
Auckland Museum (Auckland War Memorial Museum) – Auckland’s most visited museum with extensive exhibits on New Zealand art, history and culture
Mount Eden (Maungawhau) – A dormant volcano providing 360-degree views of Auckland
Auckland Art Gallery – New Zealand’s largest art institution with over 15,000 artworks
Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium – Aquarium with the world’s first curved acrylic underwater tunnels
New Zealand Maritime Museum – Museum documenting New Zealand’s maritime history
Auckland Zoo – Zoo with over 120 different species of animals
Waiheke Island – A popular island getaway with vineyards, olive groves, beaches, and walks
Rangitoto Island – Auckland’s largest and youngest volcano island with hiking trails
Viaduct Harbour – A redeveloped harbor with bars, restaurants, and entertainment

The sources highlight these and some other top attractions like One Tree Hill, Piha Beach, Tiritiri Matangi Island, and Devonport for visitors to check out in Auckland.

So in summary, Sydney’s current annual population growth rate is approximately 1.27% as of 2023 estimates. This reflects steady and continued population increases in Australia’s largest city over recent years.

So in summary, the map shows the relative locations and diverse landscapes of Australia and New Zealand situated across the Tasman Sea from one another in the Australasia region.