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%