Forty-Fours facts for kids
Forty-Fours/Motuhara from the North
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Map showing location of Forty-Fours/Motuhara
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| Coordinates | 43°58′S 175°45′W / 43.967°S 175.750°W |
| Archipelago | Chatham Islands |
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The Forty-Fours are a small group of islands in the Chatham Islands chain. They are located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of the main Chatham Island. These islands are known by different names: Motchuhar in the Moriori dialect and Motuhara in Māori. The Forty-Fours are special because they mark the easternmost point of New Zealand.
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About the Forty-Fours
The Forty-Fours are part of the Chatham Islands archipelago. This group of islands is found far out in the Pacific Ocean. The main island of Chatham is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) to the west.
New Zealand's Eastern Edge
These islands are very important geographically. They are the furthest east point of all New Zealand territory. The South Island of New Zealand is about 800 kilometers (500 miles) to the west.
A Home for Special Birds
The Forty-Fours are a very important place for birds. They have been named an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. This means the islands are a key spot for birds to live and raise their young.
Rare Prions and Albatrosses
One very special bird that lives here is the Chatham fulmar prion. The Forty-Fours are one of only two places in the world where this bird breeds.
The islands also support large groups of Buller's albatrosses and northern royal albatrosses. These large seabirds come to the Forty-Fours to build their nests and have their chicks. Protecting these islands helps these amazing birds survive.
See also
In Spanish: Forty-Fours para niños
