Where is New Zeleand and what is it like?

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Where is New Zeleand and what is it like?

Answer 1

New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. In Māori, New Zealand has come to be known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).

New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, approximately 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga.

The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority. Non-Māori Polynesian and Asian people are also significant minorities, especially in the cities. Elizabeth II, as the Queen of New Zealand, is the Head of State and, in her absence, is represented by a non-partisan Governor-General. The Queen 'reigns but does not rule'; she has no real political influence. Her position is largely symbolic. Political power is held by the democratically-elected Parliament of New Zealand under the leadership of the Prime Minister, who is the Head of Government.

New Zealand comprises two main islands (called the North and South Islands in English, Te-Ika-a-Maui and Te Wai Pounamu in Māori) and a number of smaller islands located near the center of the water hemisphere. The total land area, 268,680 square kilometres (103,738 sq mi), is a little less than that of Italy and Japan, and a little more than the United Kingdom. The country extends more than 1600 kilometres (1000 miles) along its main, north-north-east axis, with approximately 15,134 km of coastline.

New Zealand has a modern, prosperous, developed economy with an estimated GDP of $106 billion (2006). The country has a high standard of living with GDP per capita estimated at $26,000. It has also been measured in other forms, including being ranked 20th on the 2006 Human Development Index and 15th in The Economist's 2005 world-wide quality-of-life index.

New Zealand has relatively open immigration policies; its government is committed to increasing its population by about 1% annually. Twenty three percent of the population was born overseas, one of the highest rates anywhere in the world. In 2004-2005, a target of 45,000 was set by the New Zealand immigration Service and represented 1.5% of the total population. At present, immigrants from the United Kingdom constitute the largest single group (28%) but immigrants are drawn from many nations, and increasingly from Northeast Asia (mostly China, but with substantial numbers also from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong). According to the 2001 census projections, by 2050 57% of all New Zealand children will have Maori or Pacific ancestry, while 68% will be non-European

Answer 2

Its Southeast of Australia. Lord of the Rings was filmed there if you want an idea how the landscape looks.

Answer 3

try looking at a map...

Answer 4

It's by Australia. Try looking it up in yahoo.

Answer 5

New Zealand sits to the south east of australia and is i the Southern hemisphere... It basically comprises two islands, the North and the South... Its capital is wellington and it is 3hrs flying time from Sydney... Present in the temperate region, New zealand has Mild summers and winters... Infact, the weather's what you may call perfevt...!!! the original settlers of the country were the Maoris. The English colonised it later. Now it is a part of the commonwealth. New zealand is one of the very few countries that gives importance to its natural heritage and does itrs best to protect it.... It is now turning out to be one of the worlds most favored tourist destinations and is an education destination for many asians...

Most importantly, {At least for me} Lord of the Rings was filmed here... ;)

If you want more info, just search for 'New Zealand' in http://en.wikipedia.org

Answer 6

New Zeland is off the coast of Australia. don't know what it's like