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New Zealand

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Overview

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmassesโ€”the North Island and the South Island โ€”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

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Languages

English

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Continent

Oceania

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Population

4.92 million

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Capital City

Wellington

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Best Time to Visit

December to February (summer season)

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Drinkable Tap Water

Yes

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Religion

Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Maori religion

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Plug Type

Type I

Safety

Overall Safety

9.4/10

Solo Female Travel

9.0/10

LGBTQ Safety

9.0/10

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

Cost of Living

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Places to Visit in New Zealand

Experiences

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