The island nation of New Zealand has etymological relations to Zealand. New Zealand is named after the Dutch province of Zeeland, which is also sometimes referred to as and/or anglicized to Zealand, but not to be confused with the Danish island. However, there is an historical connection between Denmark and New Zealand based on 19th century immigration of Scandinavians, especially Danes, to New Zealand's North Island, particularly to the districts of southern Hawkes Bay and northern Wairarapa.
