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About New Zealand
Full country name: New ZealandArea: 268,680 sq km Population: 4 million Capital city: Wellington (pop 367,600) People: European (Paheka) 69.8%, Maori 7.9%, Asian 5.7%, Pacific islander 4.4%, other 0.5%, mixed 7.8%, unspecified 3.8% Languages: English and Maori Religion: Predominantly Christian (81%) Government: Independent member of the British Commonwealth Major industries: Food processing, wood and paper products, wool, textiles, dairy products, iron and steel, machinery, tourism, transportation equipment, banking and insurance, mining Major trading partners: Australia, Japan, UK, China and the USA © Copyright 2008 Lonely Planet Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.lonelyplanet.com |
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Mt Everest Trek 2008
Between 29 September and 18 October 2008, GVN is offering a hike to fundraise for the support of 13 children living in the Brighter Future Children's Home in Nepal. > Read More
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