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New Zealand is an island country in the Southern Hemisphere, southwest of the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand with an area of 268,021 square kilometers comprises 2 big islands \u2013 North and South Island, and almost 600 smaller islands. The Tasman Sea separates New Zealand from Australia by over 2000 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Auckland, with a population of 1,582,028 (2013), is the largest city. The capital city of Wellington is on the North Island. The population density in New Zealand is only 15 people per square kilometer, so you will find vast stretches with very few people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stunning landscape of New Zealand is a huge draw. You will find everything \u2013 beautiful beaches, geysers, crater lakes<\/a>, mountain ranges, glaciers, green valleys, Maori culture, and a lot more. As of 2016, tourism contributed 12.9 billion NZ$, which was 5.9% of the GDP that year. In 2018, the country welcomed over 3.8 million foreign visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maoris are New Zealand’s indigenous people. The country is remote and geographically far from the rest of the world. This was the reason why it was one of the last lands to be settled in. The Polynesian settlers who arrived here between the years 1250-1300 AD gave birth to the Maori culture here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand is a wonderland for travelers because of its natural beauty. A trip to this beautiful country will be a trip of a lifetime. The cities of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch offer all modern amenities for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Maori language, New Zealand is called \u2018Aotearoa\u2019 meaning long white cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n

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