New-Zealand
Nestled deep in the South Pacific, New Zealand
offers the visitors a sparkling, clean
environment. New Zealand is roughly the same size
as Great Britain..
Similarly, too, it lies in the temperate zone-
although closer to the tropics- and so enjoys a
climate varying from winter rain and snow,
through kindly equinoctial sunshine and showers
to hot, dry summers. It is a fruitful land, rich
in field and forest; particularly noted for its
meat, wool and dairy products, fruit orchards,
vineyards and cereal crops.Perhaps New
Zealand’s biggest attraction to tourists and
visitors is its uncluttered beauty.
New Zealand has a population of 4 million, and
of them, nearly a third are in the Auckland area:
that leaves a lot of open space to be enjoyed and
explored.
From the majestic fjords and Alps in the south
to the native forests and white sandy bays of the
north, this is a land of awesome beauty - a land
of many contrasts.
Climate:
New Zealand’s climate is an oceanic,
temperate one with no close landmass to modify
it. Lying in the westerly wind belt with
alternating patterns moving steadily eastwards,
New Zealand’s weather follows a relatively
steady six to 10 day cycle.
New Zealand enjoys long sun hours throughout the
country. Seasons are the reverse of those in the
Northern Hemisphere, i.e. warm October through
April and cooler June through August.
Entry
Requirements: Passports are
required for all visitors to New Zealand.
Passports must be valid for a period of not less
than three months beyond the date the visitor
intends leaving New Zealand.
Visitors entering New Zealand do not need any
Vaccination certificates.
Geographical
Location: 1600 kilometers
(1000 miles) in length, New Zealand consists of
two major islands- North 115000sq. kilometers
(44000sq.ml.) and South 151000sq. kilometers
(58.300sq.ml.).
The country is situated 10400 km (6464 miles)
south-west of North America, 1.700km(1056 miles)
south of Fiji, and 2250 km (1400 miles) east of
Australia.
Time Zone:
New Zealand, close to the international date
line, is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Language:
English is the common language of New Zealanders.
The Maori people have their own, beautifully
lilting tongue, which is the country’s only
indigenous language.
Population:
New Zealand has a population of 4 million, mostly of British descent; this
population also includes 280.000 Maoris.
The Maoris, of Polynesian origin, came to New
Zealand in a great series of migrations before
AD1200.
Today, both Maori and Pakeha (European) are a
united population, sharing the same legal and
citizenship rights.
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