Frequently Asked Questions on New Zealand | New Zealand's Country Information
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What is the common name use by people around the world for the country?
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The common name used is New Zealand.
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What is the official name of New Zealand?
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The official name of the country is New Zealand.
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What is the capital of New Zealand?
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The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
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What is the government type in New Zealand?
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New Zealand is a Parliamentary Democracy.
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What is the currency used in New Zealand?
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The currency used in New Zealand is NZ dollar.
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What is/are the official language in New Zealand?
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Official languages in New Zealand are English.
Commonly used languages in New Zealand are English, Maori.
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How is the climate like in New Zealand?
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The climate of New Zealand is Temperate, with sharp regional contrasts.
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What time zone is/are New Zealand in?
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UTC plus 12 hours (two hours ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time).
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What are the races of the people in New Zealand?
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In New Zealand, you can find New Zealand European 74.5%, Maori 9.7%, other European 4.6%, Pacific Islander 3.8%, Asian and others 7.4%.
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What are the religions found in New Zealand?
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You can find Anglican 24%, Presbyterian 18%, Roman Catholic 15%, Methodist 5%, Baptist 5%, other Protestant 3%, unspecified or none 33%, in New Zealand.
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How big is the population in New Zealand? What about the literacy level in New Zealand?
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There are about 3.8mil people in in New Zealand, with about 86% living in Urban areas. She has a literacy level of about 99.8% .
(Estimated figures and may not reflect the latest official figures)
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What is the VISA requirements if I wish to visit New Zealand?
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Only a valid passport is necessary for citizens of most countries for your visit to New Zealand.
(Please check official sources for latest information on visa requirements)
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Is immunisation required for my visit to New Zealand?
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You should have immuisation against for your visit to New Zealand.
(Please check with your local health care practitioner for the latest health care advice)
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What is the power supply in New Zealand like?
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The power supply in New Zealand is 240V AC, 50 Hz.
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What is the weights and measures system adopted in New Zealand?
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New Zealand adopts the Metric system.
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Should I bring a lot of cash for my visit to New Zealand? Are credit cards accepted in New Zealand? What about the tipping practices?
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The currencies of Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Japan can be easily changed in New Zealand.
Major travellers' cheques and credit cards.
Banks will give cash advances on Visa and MasterCard, but for American Express card transactions you must go to an American Express office.. . Tipping is not compulsory although it has become more widespread in the country..
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on New Zealand.
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