New Zealand
Official name: |
New Zealand |
Capital City: |
Wellington |
Current Local Time: |
| Country website: |
http://www.dhl.co.nz |
International Dialing Code: |
64 |
Population: |
3,547,983 (July 1996 |
Currency: |
1 New Zealand dollar (NZ$) = 100 cents |
Spoken Languages: |
English, Maori |
Holidays: |
Jan 1, 3, 4, Feb 6, Apr 22, 23, 24, 25, Jun 6, Oct 24, Dec 25, 26 |
Major Exports: |
Commodities: wool, lamb, mutton, beef, fish, cheese, chemicals, forestry products, fruits and vegetables, manufactures |
Partners: Australia 20%, Japan 15%, US 12%, UK 6% Major Imports: |
Commodities: machinery and equipment, vehicles and aircraft, petroleum, consumer goods |
Total Export: |
$13.41 billion (1995) |
Total Import: |
$13.62 billion (1995) |
Gross Domestic Product: |
$62.3 billion (1995 est.) |
Per Capita Income: |
$18,300 (1995 est.) |
Literacy Rate: |
99% |
Population Growth Rate: |
1.12% (1996 est.) |
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