Definition of New Zealand

Considered one of the countries in the world with the highest quality of life, New Zealand is located in the continent Oceanian. Being an island, this country is surrounded by the Ocean Mostly Pacific, although to the south it is bathed by the waters of the Antarctic Ocean and the Tasman Sea to the west. New Zealand is made up of two large islands: the smaller and more compact North Island and the larger and larger South Island. The city of Wellington is the capital of this country, although the most populated city and also considered a tourist center in the area is the beautiful city of Auckland. Both cities are located on the North Island.

New Zealand is considered one of the most paradisiacal places on the planet, with largely unspoiled and incredibly beautiful landscapes. At the same time as having a rich and abundant nature, this country has thriving and dynamic cities that have nothing to envy to the urban centers of Europe and America from North. The islands of New Zealand contain a significant presence of volcanoes and mountains, which implies certain risks for the

As in much of the Pacific islands conquered by European man, New Zealand has a identity which is based on the mixture of European racial elements and native racial elements such as the Maori. Both in the traits physical on the part of its population, as in cultural and religious practices the Maori presence is clearly evident.

New Zealand today is organized under the political system of a constitutional monarchy although the head of state is democratically elected. It has a population of around four million inhabitants in all of the two islands and the country is divided administratively in sixteen regions such as Northland, Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Gisborne, Waikato, Auckland and others.