New Zealand is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about New Zealand that most people don't know.
New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. It has roughly 6 sheep for every person and more bird species per km² than almost anywhere on Earth.
New Zealand was the first country to give women the right to vote in 1893.
New Zealand has more species of penguins than any other country.
New Zealand has 6 times more sheep than people.
The All Blacks rugby team has the highest win rate of any national sports team in history.
New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. It has roughly 6 sheep for every person and more bird species per km² than almost anywhere on Earth.
New Zealand is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A fjord of mythical beauty in Fiordland, carved by ancient glaciers
The real-life film set of The Shire from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings
Bubbling mud pools and erupting geysers in a spectacular volcanic zone
Tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere at 328 metres
New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. It has roughly 6 sheep for every person and more bird species per km² than almost anywhere on Earth.
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
New Zealand has a population of approximately 5.1M.
The official languages of New Zealand are English / Māori.
New Zealand gained independence in 1907.
New Zealand uses the Dollar (NZ$).