| Location: |
New Zealand is an island country in the southwest of Pacific Ocean. The North and South islands of New Zealand is divided by Cook Strait. South New Zealand is near Antarctica while North New Zealand is near Fiji and Tonga. |
| Coastline: |
Approx. 6,900 km |
| Area: |
Approx. 270,000 sq km |
| Population: |
Approx. 5 million |
| Capital: |
Wellington |
| Language: |
English, Maori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Currency: |
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
| Climate: |
New Zealand has a mild and temperate maritime climate. The average temperature of South New Zealand is around 8℃ and North New Zealand is around 16℃. The months of January and February are the hottest in New Zealand, with July being the coldest. North New Zealand is located near subtropical regions with temperatures reaching 24℃ to 28℃. The highest temperature in central Otago often reaches 30℃ to 34℃. |
| Education System: |
The education system of New Zealand is derived from the traditional education system of the United Kingdom and is regarded as one of the best education systems in the world. They provide high-quality education through schools, universities, technical colleges and other educational institutions. The education expenditure accounts for the third largest government expenditure. |
| Tax system: |
New Zealand is one of the countries with the most efficient taxation system in the world. All types of income, including salary, income generated from business or self-employment, public security payments, income from investment, rent, profits from the sale of capital (non-personal property), and the income of New Zealand residents overseas, are subject to income tax. |
| Welfare: |
New Zealand has long been known for its good social welfare. Any New Zealand resident who obtains permanent residency can enjoy a number of benefits, including free public medical care, education, government housing, etc. |
