Key Facts
Population
4,570,038
Area
268,021 km2
Official Language
English, Māori & NZ Sign Language
Capital
Wellington
Time
(UTC +12)
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Constitution
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Climate
mild and temperate maritime climate with mean annual temperatures ranging from 10 °C (50 °F) in the south to 16 °C (61 °F) in the north
Economy
Modern, prosperous and developed market economy, focusing at different times on sealing, whaling, flax, gold, kauri gum, and native timber.
Traveler Information
http://www.newzealand.com/int/travel-guide/
Investment Authority/Ministry of Economy
http://www.mfat.govt.nz/
Media Links
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/