Trans-Tasman | |
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Location | Western Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 40°S 160°E / 40°S 160°E |
Basin countries | Australia, New Zealand |
Islands | Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand |
Benches | Lord Howe Rise |
Settlements | Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Auckland, Wellington, Hobart, New Plymouth, Whanganui |
Trans-Tasman is an adjective used primarily to signify the relationship between Australia and New Zealand. The term refers to the Tasman Sea, which lies between the two countries. For example, trans-Tasman commerce refers to commerce between these two countries.