Interesting Facts about New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beauties left on the face of the earth. The country has become one of the most adventurous and top most destinations for people who love nature. There are some Interesting Facts about New Zealand which are not renowned but are intriguing. Here are some of the most interesting and weird Facts about New Zealand.

New Zealand, in 1907, was established as a dominion within the British Empire.

Polynesian, who arrived in 1250 AD were the first settlers of New Zealand.

80% of New Zealand was based on forest before the arrival of humans and now 30% of New Zealand land is forest.

Maori and English are the official languages of New Zealand.

Interesting fact is almost one quarter of New Zealand’s population lives in Auckland.

In 1893, New Zealand was the first country to have universal suffrage i.e. legal for male and female citizens to vote.

One astonishing fact is New Zealanders perceive almost 14,000 Earth quakes annually however most of them are very minute and people may even not feel it.

The movie Lord of the Rings was filmed entirely in New Zealand.

New Zealand population is 4.3 Million and interestingly there are 9 sheep to every 1 human in New Zealand i know its a bit weird fact.

After every 8minutes 13 seconds, there is one birth and after every 25 minute 49 seconds a net migration gain of one New Zealand resident.

There are no snakes in New Zealand and rabbits are considered as pests in New Zealand Moreover, earlier there were no predatory animals in New Zealand.

New Zealanders are often known as Kiwis.

The first country to have three top positions of power held by women at the same time is New Zealand. Three positions are Prime Minister, Governor General and the Chief Justice.

Auckland is the wettest city, Wellington is the windiest and Christchurch is the driest city.

New Zealand’s weather is much unexpected. You might have to take a jacket or hoody while going to work in morning when the sun is shining..Isn’t this interesting? .

Another Interesting Fact is New Zealand is a plastic nation. Almost all the transactions are made with a card in New Zealand.

Father of Nuclear Physics, Ernest Rutherford was awarded noble prize for his orbital theory of atom.

Homosexual marriage is allowed in New Zealand and it is a fairly liberal nation.

One more interesting fact is you drive on the left side of the road in New Zealand, and always give way to cars on your right.

One has to take an oath of loyalty to Queen Elizabeth to become a citizen of New Zealand.

305 Meter long hill in New Zealand which has longest geographical name in the world Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu means “The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who traveled about, played his nose flute to his loved one.”