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Offical name
New Zealand
Capital
Wellington
Government type
parliamentary democracy
Language
English, Maori
Area
268,680 sq km
Population
4,076,140 ( 2006 est.)
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Religion
Anglican, Presbyterian, Catholic
Time zone
GMT/UTC +12 ()
Country dialing code
64
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New Zealand is composed of the native Maoris and English immigrant as well as people across the globe. The Maoris, Polynesian marine people, have developed their own cultures through farming after moving into New Zealand. The extended family (whanau) structure originated from the Maoris is still cherished by most New Zealand people. Located in the south Pacific region, this country boasts wide territory and beautiful scenery. About 2 million foreigners, equal to the half of New Zealand population, visit this beautiful country to enjoy themselves in Queens Town, world’s best ski resorts and the gorgeous beach lines tasting the Maoris culture. New Zealand is home to the famous three kinds of kiwis; first is the nutritious fruit kiwis, second is the Kiwi bird that cannot fly and the last one is the word meaning residents living in New Zealand.
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