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| Full Name: |
New Zealand |
| Capital City: |
Wellington |
| Area: |
268,680 sq km / 103,738 sq miles |
| Population: |
4,000,000 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC /12 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Language: |
English (official)
Maori (official)
English and Maori are the two official
languages. English is more widely spoken, though the Maori language, for so long on the decline, is now making a comeback thanks to
the revival of Maoritanga. A mellifluous, poetic language,
Maori is surprisingly easy to pronounce if spoken phonetically and each
word split into separate syllables.
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| Religion: |
Predominantly Christian (75%) |
| Currency: |
NZ Dollar |
| Must See: |
Aoraki/Mt Cook, Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers, Great Barrier Island, Harihari, Mt Taranaki/Egmont, Northland,Otago & Southland,Otago Peninsula,Te Papa,Tongariro National Park,Ulva Island,Wellington,
Whanganui National Park,Whangaparaoa Bay
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Places in New Zealand:
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Auckland, Christchurch |
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At a glance
New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. A modern but sparsely populated country, it boasts natural beauty and a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities.
Auckland — " The City of Sails " The largest and most populated city, with over a million in the metropolitan area.
In New Zealand there are things to see and do all year round. The warmer months (November to April ) are busiest. Ski resort towns are obviously busier during the winter months. If travelling during peak periods (especially the Christmas season) it's best to book ahead, as much accommodation and transport fills up. |
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