New Zealand Description

New Zealand - is an island country in the south-western Pacific and one of the cleanest countries in the world. Includes two large islands - North and South, separated by Cook Strait, and several smaller islands. New Zealand - is a land of clear lakes, emerald-green meadows and moist tropical forests. This is the realm where the mountain peaks covered with eternal snows and glaciers, and at the foot strikes mineral springs.

New Zealand - a country in south-western Pacific Ocean, situated on two large islands (North Island and South Island) and a large number (approximately 61, depending on the counting technique) adjacent smaller islands.

The capital - the city of Wellington. In the language of indigenous Maori named New Zealand Aotearoa, which can be translated as "Land of the Long White Cloud."

The North Island, smaller in area, is the nation's capital - the city of Wellington and the largest city in New Zealand - Auckland. Less populated South Island: It is home to only 25% of the population.

Unique natural landscape of New Zealand has long been a hallmark of the country. From south to north of the South Island of New Zealand mountain range stretches of the Alps, the highest point of which - the peak of Mount Cook (3754 m).

Each year the mountain peaks of New Zealand draw large crowds of fans of various sports: from skiing to mountain climbing.

The North Island is located in the active volcanic zone, which resulted in the emergence of this set of hot springs and geysers. The most famous geysers are located in the vicinity of Rotorua, enjoying lately especially popular among tourists.

District Matamata - location of the famous active volcano Tongariro. Very near to become a party to the fascinating spectacle, when the geysers are released into the atmosphere is not white, and colored smoke. The real mystery to the tourists so far are the luminous cave valley of Waikato, frightening and fascinating at the same time fans of exotic.

The capital of New Zealand - Wellington.