Basic Information About New Zealand:

Population: The population of New Zealand is 4,581,743.

GDP:  $ 158.9 billion (2016)

Climate:  The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ºC and in winter between 10-15ºC. 

People:  4.4 million New Zealanders (informally known as Kiwis), approximately 69% are of European descent, 14.6% are indigenous Māori, 9.2% Asian and 6.9% non-Māori Pacific Islanders. 

Religion:  Christian 47.65%, Catholic 12.61%, Anglican 11.79% and Presbyterian 8.47%, Hinduism 2.11%, Buddhism 1.50%, Islam 1.18% , Other religions 1.59%, Undeclared 4.44% and No Religion 41.92%

Capital:  Wellington has been the Capital of New Zealand.

Language: English (New Zealand English) is the dominant language spoken by most New Zealanders. The country’s de jure official languages are Māori and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Other languages are also used by ethnic communities.

Currency:  The New Zealand Dollar is the currency of New Zealand.

Time Zone: UTC+12:00