New Zealand
An island nation nestled in the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand lies 2162km (1343 miles) southeast of Australia. Other neighbours include well known paradises such as Fiji, New Caledonia, Tonga and Samoa.
Made up of two larger islands – the North Island and the South Island – and many smaller islands, New Zealand’s total land area is 270,000km2 (104,000 square miles).
Over three-quarters of New Zealand’s 4.2 million inhabitants live on the North Island. Every member of the population is either an immigrant or a descendant of one.
Overall, temperate ranges from 20-30°C (68-86°F) in summer, and from 5-15°C (41-59°F) in winter, with the mean average being 10°C for the South Island and 16°C for the North Island.
New Zealand’s climate is complex, ranging from sub tropical in the far north to severe alpine conditions in the South Island’s mountainous regions. Winter lasts from June until August, while summer is between December and February.
Made up of two larger islands – the North Island and the South Island – and many smaller islands, New Zealand’s total land area is 270,000km2 (104,000 square miles).
Over three-quarters of New Zealand’s 4.2 million inhabitants live on the North Island. Every member of the population is either an immigrant or a descendant of one.
Overall, temperate ranges from 20-30°C (68-86°F) in summer, and from 5-15°C (41-59°F) in winter, with the mean average being 10°C for the South Island and 16°C for the North Island.
New Zealand’s climate is complex, ranging from sub tropical in the far north to severe alpine conditions in the South Island’s mountainous regions. Winter lasts from June until August, while summer is between December and February.
Both English and Maori are official languages of New Zealand, though English is the main written and spoken language. Maori is spoken fluently by over 4% of the population, and the Maori community has experienced a resurgence of members speaking and writing the native language in recent years.