Formerly a British colony, New Zealand is an island nation made up of 16 districts. Waikato, Canterbury, Wellington, and Auckland are the most significant regions. Situated in the South Pacific Ocean's Oceania, the nation is located southeast of Australia. New Zealand, with a surface size of 268,021 square kilometers, is the fourth largest country in Oceania. With some geographical variations, its climate is generally temperate. Large coastal lowlands are interspersed with mountains that define the landscape. There are more than 5 million people living there. Wellington is the nation's capital. With 1.4 million residents, Auckland is the most populated city. Hamilton and Christchurch are two more large cities.Auckland Airport (AKL), which handles over 21 million passengers annually, is the biggest airport. Christchurch (CHC), with around 6.9 million passengers annually, comes next. When combined, they offer flight connections to the majority of locations inside and outside of the region. The history of immigrant waves that have taken place throughout the previous centuries has shaped New Zealand culture. A diverse range of cultures and religions may be found throughout the majority of the nation. Both English and Maori are used as official languages. Under a constitutional monarchy, the legal system is a federal parliamentary democracy. King Charles III is in charge of state affairs.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was elected, is in charge of the government. The official currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) with the current exchange rate being NZD 1.57 to the USD. With an open economy and a GDP of about $193 billion, the nation boasts the second-biggest economy in Oceania. The per capita income of its people is $41,072. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. Timber, minerals, dairy products, meat, vegetables, and wine are a few of the principal export goods. To increase trade, New Zealand signed a number of trade agreements.Their principal export partner is China. Additionally, tourism contributes significantly to the economies of some important places. There are many different urban and outdoor tourist sites in New Zealand. It is well-known for its numerous national parks and abundant wildlife. The Bay of Islands, Auckland, Lake Taupo, Queenstown, and the Fiordland National Park are a few of the important locations. Approximately 3.8 million tourists visit the country annually, the most of which are from China and Australia.
