Is New Zealand or Iceland better?
Iceland has a raw beauty in terms of landscapes that is unmatched. Both are unique but the range and variety of places and things to do makes New Zealand a clear winner. You could spend many weeks between north and south island in New Zealand, but a week would certainly cover all you can wish to visit in Iceland.
Is Switzerland bigger than NZ?
New Zealand is about 7 times bigger than Switzerland. Switzerland is approximately 41,277 sq km, while New Zealand is approximately 268,838 sq km, making New Zealand 551% larger than Switzerland.
What country is the same size as Iceland?
With an area of 103,000 km² Iceland is more than twice the size of Denmark, or about the same size as the US state of Kentucky. The country has a population of 337,610 (3rd quarter 2016), it is the least densely populated country in Europe (beside Greenland, which is not in Europe).
Is New Zealand like Iceland?
Iceland is roughly half the size of New Zealand but only has less than 1/12th the number of people. everywhere you drive in Iceland feels remote, and is remote. Only a couple hours drive can make you feel like you’re on a different planet.
What do Iceland Ireland and New Zealand have in common?
They both have freaky colored steamy lakes and geysers and of course a sense of impending doom and devastation if one of the many volcanoes blows its tops. They are both countries filled with big views and more waterfalls than you could ever want and every landscape is a postcard.
How are Australia and New Zealand alike?
One similarity is that both countries were colonies of Great Britain at one time. Both countries are island nations in the South Pacific. There is also a free movement of people between the two countries. There are many Australians that live in New Zealand and vice versa.
What’s the coldest month in New Zealand?
July
Can you see New Zealand from Australia?
There’s no point in Australia where you can see New Zealand. At their closest point – Australia and New Zealand are 1,700 km apart. That’s far beyond the range we can see due to the curvature of the Earth.
Why do New Zealand and Australia have similar flags?
Why do New Zealand and Australia use a similar pattern of stars on their flags? Both Australia and New Zealand chose the Southern Cross constellation for their flags. The colours of the stars on both flags were chosen to complement the colours of the Union Jack shown in the top left-hand corner of both flags.
Why is there 4 stars on the New Zealand flag?
The flag of New Zealand is a defaced Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars’ pattern represents the asterism within the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross. In this referendum, the country voted to keep the existing flag by 57% to 43%.
Why do Australia and New Zealand have such a close trade relationship?
Australia–New Zealand relations, also referred to as Trans-Tasman relations, are extremely close. This often centres upon sports and in commercio-economic tensions, such as those arising from the failure of Ansett Australia and those engendered by the formerly long-standing Australian ban on New Zealand apple imports.
Why is the Southern Cross on the New Zealand flag?
Its royal blue background is derived from the ensign of the Blue Squadron of the Royal Navy. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country’s location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Jack in the first quarter recognises New Zealand’s historical origins as a British colony and dominion.
How much money do I need to move to New Zealand?
To apply you’ll need at least NZ$100,000 to invest, as well as a detailed business plan. This skilled migrant visa offers permanent residency to workers whose skills are in demand (on any of the shortage lists) but don’t have a job offer before arrival.
Did New Zealand change its flag?
New Zealand’s Government held a two-stage binding referendum on a flag change in 2015 and 2016. Voters chose to retain the current flag, by a vote of 56.6% to 43.1%. Turnout in the referendum was 67%—relatively low compared to the 74-80% turnout in general elections in the 21st century.
What do New Zealand speak?
Māori
What is the legal drinking age in New Zealand?
18 years