New Zealand is a country formed by two large islands: North Island and South Island, which are separated by the Cook Strait. These two territories are located in southern Oceania and are considered to be part of Polynesia.
Most of the population is concentrated in the North Island, as this portion of the territory has physical characteristics that are more favorable for housing. Cut by a mountain range, the Southern Alps, the South Island is called by its native population Aotearoa (land of the long white cloud).
New Zealand has a high degree of industrialization. The country has large herds of sheep, cattle and swine, providing the production of wool, meat and dairy products. Another highlight for the national economy are oil, coal and natural gas reserves.
New Zealand's natural beauty attracts millions of tourists, a fact that has made tourism an activity of fundamental importance for obtaining financial income for the country.
Social welfare policies are developed in New Zealand, providing high social indicators. The life expectancy of the national population is one of the highest on the planet: 80 years. The country has low illiteracy rates and infant mortality is only 4 deaths per thousand live births.
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New Zealand Coat of Arms
New Zealand data:
Territorial extension: 270,986 km².
Location: Oceania.
Capital: Wellington.
Climate: Oceanic temperate.
Government: Parliamentary monarchy.
Administrative division: Two islands (North and South)
Language: English and Maori (official).
Religion: Christianity 74.8% (Protestants 20.2%, Anglicans 16.3%, no affiliation 18%, Catholics 11.2%, others 9.1%), no religion 20.3%, others 3.5%, atheism 1.4%.
Population: 4,266,498 inhabitants. (Men: 2,107347; Women: 2,159,151).
Composition: 86% Europeans (main: British), 10% Maoris, 4% Samoans and Polynesians.
Demographic density: 15.7 inhab/km².
Average annual population growth rate: 0.9%.
Population residing in urban areas: 86.65%.
Population residing in rural areas: 13.35%.
Undernourished population: less than 5%.
Life expectancy at birth: 80 years.
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.907 (very high) - 3rd place in the world ranking.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 130 billion dollars.
GDP per capita: $31,219.
External relations: Apec, World Bank, Commonwealth, IMF, OECD, WTO, UN.
By Wagner de Cerqueira and Francisco
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
Countries of the world - geography - Brazil School
