New Zealand
8 Great reasons to study in New Zealand!
- One of the most beautiful countries in the world
- Internationally renowned high standard of education
- Safe and relaxing environment which is ideal for studying
- Very competitive prices due to exchange rate
- Modern and developed cities
- Rates highly in international rankings for peace and quality of living (including 1st place in 2009 Global Peace Index and 4th in Mercers quality of living index 2009)
- A multicultural country
- Many opportunities to get involved in adventure tourism and sports
For all these reasons and more, New Zealand is a great place to live and study. More than 100,000 international students arrive in NZ each year, from all parts of the world.
Basic facts about New Zealand
Population: New Zealand is an English speaking country in the South Pacific with a population of just over 4 million people. The original people of NZ are the 'Maori' who live side by side with the 'Pakeha' (settlers of European descent) and people of many other ethnicities. New Zealand people refer to themselves as 'Kiwi' regardless of their origin. New Zealand people have a reputation for being friendly, creative and independent.
Geography: The country consists of 2 main Islands, the North Island and South Island with over 15,000km of coast. The natural environment includes farm land, mountains, lakes and sea. New Zealand has some of the world’s most beautiful scenery, and due to the size it is easy to travel around New Zealand and discover natural wonders
Climate: Summer from December to February and winter from June – August. Average temperature decreases the further South you travel. Most cities are located close to the coast which means generally mild temperatures and moderate rain.
Economy: The New Zealand economy is dependant on primary industries with products including dairy products, lamb, wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, fruits, vegetables, wool, beef and fish. Core industries in New Zealand include food processing, wine, wood and paper products, textiles and machinery as well as tourism. New Zealand has gained a reputation as a world leader in agritecnology and has a strong emerging biotechnology sector.
World Fame: New Zealand is a leading destination for adventure tourism, which combines the unique diversity of the New Zealand landscape with innovative tourism offerings for tourists looking for an adrenalin rush. New Zealand is also known as the first country in the world to give women the right to vote and for being Nuclear Free.
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