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Country Name

New Zealand

Country Code

NZ, NZL, .nz

Country Calling Code

+64

Country Profile

New Zealand (NZ) is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean located about 2,000 km (1,300 mi) southeast of Australia. The island-nation consists of some smaller islands and two main islands, the North Island (Te-Ika-a-Maui) and the South Island (Te Wai Pounamu), which are separated by the Cook Strait. New Zealand shares maritime borders with Australia, the island nations of Fiji and Tonga. New Zealand's islands are the surface area of the continent of Zealandia. Zealandia, now for the most part submerged, was formerly a large portion of the super-continent of Gondwanaland.

Capital Name

Wellington

Languages

English, Maori

Country Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +12h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

4.9 million (beginning 2020)

Country Area

270,467 km˛ (104,427 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Bay Of Islands Tongariro National Park Rotorua Napier In Hawke’s Bay Auckland Coromandel Peninsula Queenstown Fiordland National Park Fox And Franz Josef Glaciers Abel Tasman National Park Mount Cook National Park Kaikoura Milford Sound Waiheke Island Christchurch White island NZ Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley Waitomo Caves Franz Josef Glacier Muriwai Beach Milford Sound New Zealand Matapouri Piha Wanaka

News

Dominion-Post Wellington and other news provided by stuff. New Zealand Herald Auckland-based daily, New Zealand's largest newspaper with national and international news. Otago Daily Times Dunedin-based daily, online edition with New Zealand and South Pacific News. The Press Christchurch and other news provided by stuff. NZ NetGuide A New Zealand consumer and web magazine. Stuff A news media company, a subsidiary of Australia's Nine Entertainment. The Spinoff New Zealand online commentary and opinion magazine.

Art Culture

Creative New Zealand - Arts Council of New Zealand A government organization responsible for developing the arts in New Zealand. National Library of New Zealand Collect and maintain literature and information resources that relate to New Zealand and the Pacific. Te Papa The Museum of New Zealand. The National Tattoo Museum of New Zealand Museum about the historic growth of Tattoo in New Zealand. The New Zealand Edge International News About Global New Zealanders. Performing Arts The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra The national orchestra of New Zealand.

Economy Business

Reserve Bank of New Zealand New Zealand's central bank, established in 1934. Bank of New Zealand One of New Zealand's largest banks. ANZ Bank Formerly the National Bank of New Zealand is now a subsidiary of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. New Zealand Stock Exchange NZX 50 Index is the main stock market index in New Zealand. List of companies listed on the New Zealand Exchange

Transport

Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Limited is the national carrier of New Zealand. Auckland International Airport (AKL) New Zealand's largest and busiest airport. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) New Zealand's first international airport is the gateway for Christchurch and the South Island. Dunedin Airport (DUD) International airport in the Otago region of the South Island. Wellington International Airport (WLG) The international airport that serves New Zealand's capital.

Tourism

Railways KiwiRail New Zealand's state-owned enterprise, responsible for rail operations in New Zealand. The Great Journeys of New Zealand The tourism division of KiwiRail. Dunedin Railways New Zealand Rail & Train Tours, home to Taieri Gorge Railway, The Seasider, and Rail Touring.

Education

Lincoln University University at Christchurch, Canterbury. University of Auckland New Zealand's largest university, established in 1883. University of Canterbury (Whare Wananga o Waitaha) The university's official website. University of Otago New Zealand's oldest university, founded in 1869. The University of Waikato (Te Whare Wananga o Waikato ) The University of Waikato at Tauranga. Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka) Official website of Victoria University of Wellington. Whitecliffe College of Art & Design International art school. Science The Royal Society of New Zealand Association for the advancement of science and technology.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR NEW ZEALAND VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO NEW ZEALAND: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: with sharp regional contrasts from temperate to subtropical. Type: Parliamentary democracy. Constitution: New Zealand has no single constitutional document. Independence: Declared a dominion in 1907. Chief of State: Queen Elizabeth II. Dependent areas: Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau. Natural resources: Natural gas, iron ore, sand, coal, timber, hydropower, gold, limestone. Agriculture products: Wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, fruits, vegetables, wool, beef, lamb and mutton, dairy products, fish. Industries: Food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, transportation equipment, banking and insurance, tourism, mining. Exports - commodities: Dairy products, meat and edible offal, logs and wood articles, fruit, crude oil, wine. Imports - commodities: Petroleum and petroleum products, mechanical machinery, vehicles and parts, electrical machinery, textiles.

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