New Zealand, officially known as ‘The Dominion of New Zealand’, island situated in the south western part of the Pacific Ocean. The country consists of two main islands and several small islands. The two main Islands are the North Islands and South Islands. The native name for New Zealand is Aotearoa and has a population of around 4 million. New Zealand is famous for its rich and diverse cultural heritage and vibrant scenery.
Location
New Zealand covers a total area of 2,68,670 square kilometers of land. Mount Cook is the highest point of the country, which is 3,764 meters above sea level. It is an independent state in the South Pacific, made up of two main islands and numerous small ones.
People
People here are highly sophisticated and educated urban dwellers, who are accepting the modern world with open hands. They are constantly changing themselves as per the 21st century, in terms of technology and culture. However, people here are actually quiet but reliable.
Events
There is a long list of diverse international, national and regional events that cover up the New Zealand calendar. These events attract the visitors and allow them to experience the rich culture and traditions. People in New Zealand are very great at supporting events, particularly if it is for a noble cause or charity. They like and feel pride in sharing the New Zealand culture and tradition with the visitors who want to be acquainted with.
Weather
New Zealand has a temperate climate, which varies from region to region. During the summer season, northern part has sub tropical kind of weather and the temperature of inland alpine areas of the south island reach up to 10°C in winter. A larger part of New Zealand lies close to the coast, which affects the temperature resulting in mild temperature, moderate rainfall and abundant sunshine.
| General | |
| Language | English, Maori |
| Time Zone | NZST(UTC+12) summer NZDT(UTC+13) |
| Dialing Code | +64 |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz |
| Major Cities | Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar |
| Clothing | In summer a jacket should be included in your luggage, whereas in winters pact warm garments and layer your clothing. |
| Health Related |
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| Mortality Rate | 7.54 deaths/ 1000 population |
| Life Expectancy | M 79/ F 83 |
| Patient: Physician Ratio | 420: 1 |
| Hospitals JCI accredited | 0 |
| Recommended Vaccinations | Diphtheria-tetanus, Measles and Varicella |
| Other Infections | HIV |
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Tourism Related |
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| Population | 4,367,700 |
| Global Competitiveness | 7.92 |
| Tourism Competitiveness | 4.9 |
| GDP/Capita | $31,067 |
| Health and Hygiene | 6.o/7 |
| Safety and Security | 6.2/7 |
| Air Transport Infrastructure | 5.1/7 |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 4.7/7 |
| Cultural Infrastructure | 3.1/7 |
| Visa Requirements | 68/133 |
| Reliability of Police Services | 23/133 |
| Physician Density | 50/133 |
| Hospital Beds | 25/133 |
| Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure | 23/133 |
| International Air Transport Network | 19/133 |
| Quality of Roads | 50/133 |
| Hotel Rooms | 49/133 |
| Tourism Openness | 43/133 |
| Attitude of Population Towards Foreign Visitors | 2/133 |