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Fun Facts about New Zealand

  • Currency: New Zealand Dollar 

  • Typical Weather: Varies between the different islands and the geography. Typically, Auckland experiences more mild temperatures, whereas the mountainous areas will be cooler at higher altitudes and warmer near sea level. July is typically the coldest month, with January or February being the warmest. 

  • Geography: New Zealand has a wide variety of geographical features including: mountains, fiords, coastlines, volcanic plateaus, and subtropical forests. Auckland and the small city of Swanson are an isthmus between the Mangere Inlet and Tamaki River.

  • Indigenous Culture: Maori

  • Languages: English, Maori

  • Population: 4.9 million total, 2,403 people in Swanson

  • Political Conditions: Constitutional Monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

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Location: Swanson, NZ

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