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New Zealand As one of the finest destination for education New Zealand offers true value for money. 20 hrs per week part time work permit provided along with the student visa. Geographical Location New Zealand has a stunning variety of landforms — from spectacular alpine glaciers and massive mountain ranges to rolling green farmland and long sandy beaches. New Zealand is a long narrow country lying roughly north south. Consisting of the North and South Islands (and a number of smaller islands), it covers 103,736 square miles (166,940 square kilometers) and is 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) long. It covers an area slightly larger than the United Kingdom. New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific, approximately 6,500 miles (10,400 kilometers) south west of North America and 1,400 miles (2,250 kilometers) east of Australia Natural Resources Even though well over 80% of New Zealanders live in towns and cities, agricultural product is the basis of New Zealand's economy and is the biggest export earner. It is not surprising that one third of the countries total area pasture and that sheep out number people by twenty-five to one. Tourism, forestry, horticulture, fishing and manufacturing have become increasingly important sectors in the economy in recent years. Australia is New Zealand's largest export market, followed by Japan, Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Time Zone New Zealand is one of the first places in the world to see the new day, 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). In summer New Zealand uses 'daylight saving', with clocks put forward one hour to GMT+13. Daylight saving begins on the first Sunday in October and ends on the third Sunday of the following March, when clocks are put back to GMT+12. Language English is common and everyday language of New Zealanders. New Zealand is a multi-cultural society and you may hear many other languages spoken, including Maori, which is also an official language of New Zealand Culture New Zealand has a unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Maori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world. New Zealand is a unique country. Its scenery sets it apart from the rest of the world while its people have a reputation for friendliness, strength and independence. There is abundant beauty and diversity in scenery, lifestyle and culture. From rolling green farmlands to barren volcanic desert areas, from golden beaches with clear blue water to majestic snow covered mountains; New Zealand offers a sample of every possible landscape within a relatively small country Religion A large number of the New Zealanders follow Christianity as their religion. More than 50% have embraced Christianity. The non-Christian populace includes Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and followers of Paganism and such religions. Surprisingly, a large number of New Zealanders claim to follow no religion at all. Almost 30% of the population did not claim any religious loyalty in the 2001 census. However it has been noted that the growth of non-Christian religions in New Zealand is fast. Lifestyle New Zealand has a wide range of indigenous and imported food. They are the major producer of pasture-fed lamb; venison and beef and dairy products are abundant and inexpensive. Rice is available in all supermarkets. Almost all types of fruit are available in the shops. New Zealanders generally have a balanced diet of vegetables with either meat or fish as their main meal. Dinner (in the evening) is usually considered the main meal. There are many types of restaurants, coffee shops, take-away and fast food outlets. They range from very exclusive and expensive evening restaurants to casual dining. As well as New Zealand-style food, students will also find every sort of international and ethnic cuisine. States & Territories The capital of New Zealand is Wellington (population approximately 400,000), situated at the southern tip of the North Island. Other major cities and towns are: Auckland (population approximately 1,100,000) Hamilton (population 120,000) Palmerston North (population approximately 75,000) Christchurch (population approximately 400,000) Dunedin (population approximately 110,000). Population New Zealand is a Parliamentary democracy, offering a safe political environment for international students and visitors. It has a population of only 4 million and is similar in size to the United Kingdom or Japan. New Zealand is primarily a European culture, which has absorbed many of the rich and historic cultural elements from the Maori and Pacific Island heritages, and now from its rapidly growing multi-cultural Asian communities . |