About Newzealand

New Zealand’s spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. Comparable in size and/or shape to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New Zealand has a population of only 4 million – making it one of the world’s least crowded countries. It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination.

Some Facts about New Zealand:

• Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II (1952)
• Governor-General: Anand Satyanand (2006)
• Prime Minister: John Key (2008)
• Land area: 103,734 sq mi (268,671 sq km); total area: 103,737 sq mi (268,680 sq km)
• Population (2009 est.): 4,213,418 (growth rate: 0.9%); birth rate: 13.9/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.9/1000; life expectancy: 80.3; density per sq km: 15
• Capital (2003 est.): Wellington, 342,500 (metro. area), 165,100 (city proper)
• Monetary unit: New Zealand dollar