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New Zealand
is a beautiful country situated to South Pacific Ocean, 1,600 km east of Australia.
Made up of North and South Islands - and a number of smaller ones - totaling 271,000
sq.km. Population is 3.8 million Approx. The people are friendly and welcoming
towards visitors. They are relaxed and informal and like to call u by your first
name. New Zealand is a trading nation. The North Island has geothermal springs,
geysers and an active volcano. Geography & Climate: The climate
is temperate, moderated by the oceans which surround it. It has one of the best
climates in the world for plant growth. It has a reputation for being clean and
green. It has one of the best sceneries and beautiful locations lakes flora and
fauna. A good highway system makes the country easily accessible. Currency:
The official currency of New Zealand is dollar. The symbol is NZ
$. Education: Students visitors who want to enjoy their
stay feel safe, and be able to make progress in their education. They make friends
easily Most places have information centers where people can easily get information
about the institutions. Major Cities: The capital of
new Zealand is Wellington. The major cities of New Zealand Auckland, Hamilton,
Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Culture: New
Zealand shows a great cultural diversity. The arts , crafts, drama and music are
flourishing. New Zealand is a beautiful and sparsely populated multicultural nation.
Most New Zealanders are of British or European descent, with approximately 18%
of the population having Maori or Pacific Island origins. There are also large
numbers of other nationalities in New Zealand and recently, increasing numbers
of people from Asian countries have taken up residence in New Zealand.
Sports: The best known sports are rugby and cricket, with netball,
badminton, squash, skiing, tennis, basketball, athletics, soccer, and hockey are
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