A strait that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Its name comes from the voyage of John Cook in 1770, but in Maori it was called Raukawa. It is about 23 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, and in the center there is a fast tidal current called Terawhiti Rip. The South Island has a well-developed ria coastline, and is a popular summer resort. There is a regular ferry service between Wellington in the northeast and Picton on the South Island. [Takashi Asagiya] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
ニュージーランドの北島と南島を分ける海峡。名称は、1770年のJ・クックの航行に起因するが、マオリ語ではラウカワRaukawaとよばれた。最狭部は幅約23キロメートルで、中央部にはテラフィティ・リップTerawhiti Ripとよばれる速い潮の流れがある。南島側にはリアス式海岸が発達し、夏は避暑地としてにぎわう。北東のウェリントンと南島のピクトンとの間に定期航路がある。 [浅黄谷剛寛] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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