Facts for the Traveller

Population: 4000000
Area: 268680km²
Capital: Wellington
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Country dialing code: 64
Weights & Measures system: Metric
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz
Government type: Independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations
Prime Minister: John Key
Queen: Elizabeth II

Religions:

Predominantly Christian (75%)

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