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New Zealand Info
CAPITAL: Wellington
GEOGRAPHY
It is made of 2 main islands and a number of smaller islands. With a coastline of approximately 15,134 km's, NZ has breathtaking views of beaches, trenches, mountains and volcanic plateaus.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of approximately 4,400,000 people. Muslims account for about 0.9% of the population
CLIMATE
Mild maritime climate. Annual temperatures range from 10 °C (50 °F) in the south to 16 °C (61 °F) in the north.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Māori & NZ Sign language are the two official languages.
English is a national language and is spoken by 98% of the population.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+12
GMT +13 (During Summer due to daylight savings)
BUSINESS HOURS / HOLIDAYS
Government Offices/ Banks: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
General Office Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
Waitangi Day: February 6th
Easter Weekend: Varies
Anzac Day: April 25th
Queen's Birthday: First Monday in June
Labour Day: Fourth Monday in October
Christmas Day: December 25th
Boxing Day: December 26th
CURRENCY
New Zealand Dollars
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Ambulance/ Fire Emergencies: 111
Introduction to New Zealand
A beautiful land with breathtaking scenery, New Zealand offers a varied landscape. From snow-capped mountains to golden beaches and lush rainforests, visitors have a lot of sightseeing to do in this awesome country. The indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand thrives even in the most cosmopolitan cities of the country.New Zealand consists of two main islands the North Island and the South Island. It rates among the topmost countries for ecotourism.
Visitors to the country get a chance to see the unique animal life including kiwi, yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals. There are numerous national parks and alpine tracks that present several adventure opportunities.
White-water rafting and bungee jumping are a must try.
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A beautiful land with breathtaking scenery, New Zealand offers a varied landscape. From snow-capped mountains to golden beaches and lush rainforests, visitors have a lot of sightseeing to do in this awesome country. The indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand thrives even in the most cosmopolitan cities of the country. -
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