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New Zealand The highest mountain in New Zealand, standing at 3,724 meters, located within the Southern Alps mountain range on the South Island.

Example

"Many experienced mountaineers travel to the Southern Alps to test their skills by attempting to summit Mount Cook."

Word Nuance & Usage

In official and widespread modern usage in New Zealand, the mountain is referred to by its dual name 'Aoraki / Mount Cook' to formally recognize its immense cultural and spiritual significance to the indigenous Māori people.

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1851 by Captain J.L. Stokes to honor the British explorer Captain James Cook, who first surveyed and circumnavigated the islands of New Zealand in 1770. Its indigenous Māori name is Aoraki.

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