Facts
Location: Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
Capital City: Wellington
Population: 4.3 million
Government: parliamentary democracy
Currency: New Zealand Dollar ($ NZD)
Main Language: English
Main Religion: Christianity, however a large proportion of the population claim to have no religious affiliation
Other Facts
New Zealand is one of the least crowded countries in the world with a land mass around the same as Great Britain or Japan and a population of only 4.3 million
Bungee jumping originated in New Zealand
New Zealand has won more Olympic gold medals, per capita, than any other country
Queen Elizabeth II is officially Queen of New Zealand. She is represented in New Zealand by a Governor General, who ratifies all laws put before him or her by the elected parliament of New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the world’s largest international exporters of sheep meat with around 9 sheep to every 1 human currently in New Zealand
