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| COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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| Language: |
English (official), Maori (official), Sign Language (official) |
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| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) | ||||||
| Predominant Religions: |
Anglican 14.9%, Roman Catholic 12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%, Baptist 1.3%, other Christian 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified 17.2%, none 26% |
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| National Holidays: | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840); ANZAC Day (the anniversary of the landing of troops of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during WWI at Gallipoli, Turkey), 25 April (1915) | ||||||
| Economic Status: |
Over the past 20 years the government has transformed New Zealand from an agrarian economy dependent on concessionary British market access to a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally. |
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| Security: |
New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF): New Zealand Army, Royal New Zealand Navy, Royal New Zealand Air Force |
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| US Presence: |
United States Embassy Wellington
29 Fitzherbert Terrace Thorndon Wellington 6011 New Zealand Phone: +64 4 462 6000 U.S. Consulate General Auckland
Level 3, 23 Customs Street East Auckland 1010 New Zealand Phone: +64 9 303 2724 |
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| Document Requirements: |
U.S. citizens eligible for a visa waiver do not need a visa for tourist stays of three months or less. For more information about visa waivers and entry requirements, contact the Embassy of New Zealand: 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 328-4800; or the Consulate General of New Zealand in Los Angeles: 2425 Olympic Blvd Suite 600E, Santa Monica, CA 90404, telephone (310) 566-6555. Travelers may also visit the Embassy of New Zealand web site for the most current visa information. Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our web site. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information sheet. |
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| Major Airports: |
Airports: 118, Airports w/paved runways: 45 Wellington International Airport (WLG/NZWN) |
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| Risks and Precautions: |
Crime rates in New Zealand are comparatively low but have increased in recent years. The most prevalent crime is theft or attempted theft from cars, camper vans and hostels. To help protect against theft, do not leave passports or other valuable documents in unattended vehicles. Violent crime against tourists is unusual. |
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| Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 5.67 deaths/1,000 live births |
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| Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None |
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| Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Quality medical care is widely available, but waiting lists exist for certain types of treatment. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. |
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| Communications Info: |
Country Code: +64 - Internet Code: .nz |
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