New Zealand, one of the youngest countries of the world is located in the South Pacific Ocean. The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D.800. A country with beautiful lush landscapes is energizing and invigorating. Excellent infrastructure, safe, secure and stable living conditions makes New Zealand a perfect paradise for young people wanting to create a future overseas.

It's strange but New Zealanders don't have any age old traditions, as they are a young country themselves. The present generations would rather create traditions as they go along! Similar in size to Britain or Japan, the country has two main islands; North Island & South Island which is separated by the Cook Strait.

New Zealand's population of 4,076,140 consists of the Europeans, Maoris, Asians and Pacific Islanders. The multi-cultural society scenario of New Zealand gives you the ease to settle in during your initial days in New Zealand. The environment is very involving helping you to cope up with culture shocks.  The life expectancy rate at 78.81 years, exhibits the good health and dynamism of the country.

Inspite of being located in the southern part of the globe New Zealand doesn't experience extreme weathers.  The country has a temperate climate all year round. January - March is summer, July - September is winter.

Here are some must knows about New Zealand:

Government: Parliamentary Democracy

Capital: Wellington

Prime Minister: Helen Clark

Flag description: Blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant with four red five-pointed stars edged in white centered in the outer half of the flag; the stars represent the Southern Cross constellation.

Unemployment: 3.8% in early 2008. This is one of the lowest in the developed world.

Literacy rate: 99%