new zealand travel|Some basic information about New Zealand
New Zealand, belonging to Oceania, is a developed country and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Located in the Southern Hemisphere in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, it is composed of two main islands, the South Island and North Island, and some smaller islands. Facing Australia across the Tasman Sea to the west, its capital is Wellington. New Zealand covers an area of approximately 270,000 square kilometers, with a population of about 5.338 million and a coastline of about 15,000 kilometers. The country has a total of 11 regions and 5 unitary authorities.
11 Regions—Northland Region, Waikato Region, Bay of Plenty Region, Taranaki Region, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, Hawke’s Bay Region, Wellington Region, West Coast Region, Canterbury Region, Southland Region, Otago Region
5 Unitary Authorities—Auckland Region, Gisborne Region, Tasman Region, Nelson Region, Marlborough Region
Country Code: NZL
Time Zone: UTC+12, for example: When it’s 9 o’clock in Beijing time, it’s 13 o’clock in New Zealand time (Daylight saving time difference is 5 hours)
Language: English, Maori, etc.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar, 1 New Zealand Dollar ≈ 4.2 Chinese Yuan
Main Ethnic Groups: Descendants of European immigrants, Maori people, etc.
Main Religion: Christianity
Road Traffic: Drive on the left
Starting from 1350, the Māori people settled in New Zealand;
In 1642, Dutch navigator landed in New Zealand and named this land Nieuw Zealand;
From 1769 to 1777, British Captain Cook visited New Zealand five times, after which Britain immigrated in large numbers to New Zealand and declared occupation;
In 1840, became a British colony;
In 1907, became a British dominion;
In 1947, became a sovereign state
More than 75% of New Zealand’s territory consists of mountains and hills, with narrow plains; the highest peak in the country is Mount Cook on the South Island, with an altitude of approximately 3,754 meters.
New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate, with seasons opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere; September to November is spring, December to February of the following year is summer, March to May is autumn, and June to August is winter.
New Zealand is rich in water resources, with numerous hot springs on the North Island and many glaciers and lakes on the South Island; major rivers include: Clutha River, Waikato River, Tasman River, Avon River, etc.
Major Cities: Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Rotorua, etc.
Major Attractions: Sky Tower, Hobbiton Village, Lake Rotorua, Parliament Buildings, Fox Glacier, Lake Wakatipu, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, etc.
Food Specialties: Steak, Fish and Chips, Lamb Chops, Salmon, Pork Ribs, Donuts, Honey, Lanolin, Chocolate, Milk, Kiwifruit, Wine, etc.
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