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Carrington GPS Coordinates 34°51'42.60"S 173°23'01.33"E
Population
4 million, predominantly of European or Maori heritage. Maori are the indigenous race.
Language
English
Geography
New Zealand is made up of a number of islands, the main islands, the North and South cover 270,500 sq km
Situation
South Pacific Ocean, 1,600 km east of Australia
Climate
Southern temperate zone, neither excessively hot nor cold. Seasons reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere.The North Island is warmer with a coastal climate similar to California. The South Island is somewhat cooler, particularly in the mountain areas.
Currency
Decimal system based on the New Zealand dollar, with five cent denominations. All major credit cards are widely accepted . New Zealand operates a Goods and Services tax of 12.5% on all goods and services sold.
Electricity
250 volts AC, 50 hertz 3 pin appliance plug. Most hotels have shaver plugs suitable for all international appliances of lower power rating, and which will supply 110 and 240 volts.
Telephone
Similar to British Telecom. Uses BT 600 plug (not RJ-11). Phone line is pins 2 and 5 of the BT 600 plug (RJ-11 is pins 3 and 4). Hotels will have difficulty in converting plug styles. Most NZ phone systems can handle DTMF tone dialing.
Country Code 64
Tele Access Code 791
Ham Radio Prefix ZL
Travel Documentation/Visa
Please check with your travel agent or local New Zealand Embassy. Passports must be valid up to three months before date of departure.
Government
Parliamentary Government with a Prime Minister, democratically elected for three years on a proportional representation system, MMP.
Health
Hospital and health care facilities are of a high standard. No special precautions are necessary but it is advisable to carry health and travel insurance.To protect New Zealand's primary industry there are strict agricultural controls and checks. Please check with your travel agent or local New Zealand Embassy for a list of prohibited items.
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