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Vicky told his friends about his visit to Stewart Island, Bay of Plenty and Hawke Bay. Which country did Vicky visit?

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CDS I 2023 English Previous Year Paper (16-April-2023)
The correct answer is

New Zealand

Identifying the Country Visited Based on Locations

The question asks us to determine which country Vicky visited, based on the places he mentioned: Stewart Island, Bay of Plenty, and Hawke Bay.

To solve this, we need to identify which country each of these locations belongs to.

  • Stewart Island: This is the third-largest island of New Zealand. It lies 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of the South Island, across Foveaux Strait.
  • Bay of Plenty: This is a large bay located on the northern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is also the name of the region surrounding the bay.
  • Hawke Bay: This is a large bay and coastal area on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is also the name of the region surrounding the bay.

As we can see, all three locations - Stewart Island, Bay of Plenty, and Hawke Bay - are geographical features or regions located within the country of New Zealand.

Therefore, based on the places Vicky visited, the country is New Zealand.

Location Analysis Table

Location Description Country
Stewart Island Third-largest island of New Zealand, south of South Island New Zealand
Bay of Plenty Bay on the northern coast of the North Island New Zealand
Hawke Bay Bay on the east coast of the North Island New Zealand

Since all the mentioned locations are in New Zealand, we can confidently conclude that Vicky visited New Zealand.

Revision Table: Key New Zealand Geography

Region Type Examples Mentioned General Location in NZ
Islands Stewart Island South of the South Island
Bays/Coastal Areas Bay of Plenty, Hawke Bay North Island (North and East coasts)

Additional Information on New Zealand Places

New Zealand is known for its distinct geography, consisting of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, plus numerous smaller islands, including Stewart Island. It has many prominent bays and coastal features, such as the Bay of Plenty and Hawke Bay, which are also names of administrative regions. Knowing the locations of these key geographical features helps in identifying the country.

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