Facts about New Zealand

Tourist Overview: New Zealand runs roughly north-south with mountain ranges down much of its length. 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 a year-round holiday destination. New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. New Zealand's separation from other land masses for more than 100 million years has allowed many ancient plants and animals to survive and evolve in isolation. Complementing the unique flora and fauna is a landscape that contains an unrivalled variety of landforms.

In a couple of days' drive it is possible to see everything from mountain ranges to sandy beaches, lush rainforests, glaciers and fiords and active volcanoes. Wellington is the capital city, and is located at the extreme southern tip of the North Island. Increasingly referred to by locals as "Wellywood" due to the huge success of film director Peter Jackson [Lord of the Rings Trilogy], Wellington regularly plays host to international films stars. The capital also boasts a symphony orchestra, opera house, several live theatres, the excellent Embassy Cinema and the national museum Te Papa. There are also regular daily ferry services to the South Island.

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Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

Size: about the size of Colorado, United States of America

Climate: temperate with sharp regional contrasts

Terrain: predominately mountainous with some large coastal plains

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Regions: New Zealand is divided into the following regions: Chatham Islands Cook Islands Niue North Island South Island Stewart Island Tokelau

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