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Country Snapshot of New Zealand!
New Zealand, a wealthy Pacific nation, is dominated by two cultural groups: New Zealanders of European descent, and the minority Maori, whose Polynesian ancestors arrived on the islands around 1,000 years ago. Agriculture is the economic mainstay, but manufacturing and tourism are important and there is a world-class film industry. New Zealand has diversified its export markets and has developed strong trade links with Australia, the US, and Japan. In April 2008 it became the first Western country to sign a free trade deal with China.
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New Zealand Fast Facts:
Official Name: New Zealand
Capital: Wellington
Largest City: Auckland
Area: 270,534 sq km (104,454 sq miles)
Population: 4.3 million (UN, 2009)
Life Expectancy: 78 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
Official Language: English
Major Religion: Christianity
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Time-zone: UTC +12
Calling Code: +64
Electricity: 240V/50HZ
New Zealand Emergency Numbers
Police: 111
Fire: 111
Ambulance: 111
Foreign Embassies in New Zealand
UNITED STATES EMBASSY - NEW ZEALAND
Address: 29 FIitzherbert Terrace, Thordon, Wellington
Phone: +64-4-462-6000
Fax: +64-9-303-2724 ext. 2900
Website: http://wellington.usembassy.gov/
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY - NEW ZEALAND
Address: 72-76 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington
Phone: +64-4-473-6411
Fax: +64-4-498-7103
Website: http://www.newzealand.embassy.gov.au/
UNITED KINGDOM EMBASSY - NEW ZEALAND
Address: 44 Hill Street, Wellington 6011
Phone: +64-4-924-2888
Fax: +64-4-473-4982
Website: http://ukinnewzealand.fco.gov.uk/en
CANADIAN EMBASSY - NEW ZEALAND
Address: 125 The Terrace, Wellington
Phone: +64-4-473-9577
Fax: +64-4-471-2082
Website: http://www.NewZealand.gc.ca
SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY - NEW ZEALAND
Address: 22 The Anchorage, Whitby, Wellington
Phone +64-4-234-8006
Fax: +64-4-234-8075
IRISH EMBASSY - NEW ZEALAND
Address: Citibank Building, 23 Customs Street East, Auckland
Phone +64-9-977-2252
Fax: +64-9-977-2256
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