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New Zealand is a country where both diversity and wealth are concentrated. This country represents a magnificent mixture of origins: the population consists of 4 million residents and includes mainly descendants of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish people. In 1991, the New Zealanders of European origin represented 79.5 % of the population, while 12.9 % were of Maori origin. The third most common ethnic group is constituted of Polynesians, followed by some smaller ethnic groups, such as the Chinese, Indians and Vietnamese.
In the south, the climate is cooler. Inland, you can ski and on the coast, you can admire whales swimming in fjords. In the neighborhood of Auckland, the climate is almost Mediterranean. Extremely north is a subtropical region with warm water and luxuriant vegetation. Visiting New Zealand is like taking a tour of the world. During your study abroad, you will become immersed in this very diverse culture while improving your English skills.
In the south, the climate is cooler. Inland, you can ski and on the coast, you can admire whales swimming in fjords. In the neighborhood of Auckland, the climate is almost Mediterranean. Extremely north is a subtropical region with warm water and luxuriant vegetation. Visiting New Zealand is like taking a tour of the world. During your study abroad, you will become immersed in this very diverse culture while improving your English skills.
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- Surface : 270 534 Km2
- Population : 4 028 000 inhabitants
14.89 inhab./Km2
86 % urban population - Languages : English, Maori
- Political system : Constitutional monarchy since 1907.
- Religion : Anglicanism, Presbyterianism, Roman Catholicism
- Capital : Wellington
- Main cities : Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin
- Currency : New Zealand Dollar
As of February 21 2006 : 0.557292 euro = 1 New Zealand Dollar - Electricity :
- 230 volts AC, 50Hz
- Outlets for 110 volts for small appliances are found in most hotels.
New Zealand: GMT + 12 (GMT + 13 from the first Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March).
Chatham Island: GMT + 12.45 (GMT + 13.45 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).