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What is the highlight of New Zealand?

What is the highlight of New Zealand?

Gaze in awe at glowworm filled caves and geothermal wonders. Wander through world-class museums and galleries in Wellington. Relax on sunny beaches in Nelson and explore glaciers and forests of the wild West Coast, before visiting New Zealand’s adventure capital Queenstown and the truly majestic Milford Sound.

Why is New Zealand a popular tourist destination?

Thanks to its dramatic topography, New Zealand is a hot spot for adrenaline-fueled sports. White water rafting, luging, jet boating, heli-skiing, skydiving, hiking, and mountain biking round out the list of outdoor adventures, and the country is home to one of the highest bungee jumps in the world.

What is a fun fact about New Zealand?

Although it is around the size of Japan, New Zealand’s population is just over four million, making it one of the world’s least populated countries. In 1893, New Zealand became the first country to give women the right to vote. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mount Everest in 1953, was a New Zealander.

What are three fun facts about New Zealand?

10 Facts About New Zealand

  • The first country with universal suffrage.
  • The kiwi is not only a fruit.
  • You can pay with hobbit money.
  • 30% of the country is a national reserve.
  • The town with the longest name in the world.
  • More sheep than people.
  • Dunedin has the steepest road in the world.

What is the culture in New Zealand?

Māori
New Zealand’s cultural influences are predominantly European and Māori. Immigrant groups have generally tended to assimilate into the European lifestyle, although traditional customs are still followed by many Tongans, Samoans, and other Pacific peoples.

What are 5 interesting facts about New Zealand for kids?

Interesting Facts for Kids

  • Name: New Zealand, named after the Dutch province of Zeeland, or Aotearoa (in Maori, meaning: land of the long white cloud)
  • Population: 5 million (2021)
  • Urban Population: 90%
  • Capital: Wellington with 415,000 people.
  • Official Languages: English, Maori and Sign Language.
  • Unemployment: 4%