New Zealand
Overview
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres. New Zealand is about 2,000 kilometres east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and 1,000 kilometres south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.
New Zealand – Quick Facts
Languages
English
Continent
Oceania
Population
4.92 million
Capital City
Wellington
Best Time to Visit
December to February (summer season)
Drinkable Tap Water
Yes
Religion
Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Maori religion
Plug Type
Type I
Safety
Travel Advisory
Level 1 – Generally safe, Exercise normal precautions
New Zealand is generally a very safe place to travel with low crime rates, few endemic diseases and a great healthcare system. Visitors are advised to take the same care as they would in their home country.
Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing
Budget
Currency
$ – New Zealand Dollar
Experiences
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