2007-08-10 15:47:24 · 3 answers · asked by peggy d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
While it is true that Taranaki is the name of a mountain (previously called Mount Egmont), it is actually a region.
New Zealand is split into 24 regions (further amalgamated into 16 administrative regions). Taranaki is the region that covers part of the western side of the North Island.
I have given a link below to show you where it is located and some facts about it.
2007-08-10 23:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by johno 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Taranaki is a region in the west of New Zealand's North Island. It is named for the region's main geographical feature, Mount Taranaki.
2007-08-14 15:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by bashah1939 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is neither. It is a volcanic peak in the west of the North Island. It is called Mount Taranaki.
2007-08-10 16:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋