Country Guide - New Zealand
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10 July 2023
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New Zealand is an island country situated in South of the Pacific Ocean. The two main islands are North and South Islands. The smaller islands of New Zealand are Stewart Island, Waiheke Island, Great Barrier Island, and the Chatham Island.

New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth. Its Head of State is the British monarch. The head of government is the Prime Minister.

New Zealand’s economy is largely driven by the primary resources sector with food and fibre export revenue expected to reach $55 billion in the year to June 30, 2023. This sector accounted for 81.4% of New Zealand’s merchandise exports in the year to June 30, 2022. It also has a sophisticated and growing technology sector.

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