New Zealand is known by various synonyms around the world. The Land of the Long White Cloud is a Maori translation of Aotearoa, which is often used to refer to New Zealand. Kiwiland and The Land of the Kiwi are terms that refer to the country's national symbol, the kiwi bird. Middle Earth is another synonym, thanks to the popularity of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series, which were filmed in New Zealand. The Land Down Under is sometimes used as a nickname for both Australia and New Zealand. Finally, Enzed and Zedland are slang terms that are commonly used in Australia as a nickname for New Zealand.