Map of New Zealand

A map of New Zealand reveals that New Zealand is a series of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. New Zealand is about the size of Colorado and is predominately mountainous with some large coastal plains. The weather is temperate with sharp regional contrasts. About 80% of the population lives in cities such as Wellington, which incidentally is the southernmost national capital in the world. New ZealandÕs inhabitants are comprised of the following ethnicities: European 74.5%, Maori 9.7%, other European 4.6%, Pacific Islander 3.8%, Asian and others 7.4%

Economically, the country has traditionally relied heavily on agriculture and agrarian trade but recently New Zealand has been transforming more to an industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally and has thus experienced growth. Still, the country lags behind the top four largest European economies. The New Zealand economy is highly susceptible to the world economy and typically lags behind the US by about 6 months in terms of economic cycles.

If your travel plans include New Zealand, it is recommended that you consider purchasing a map or maps prior to your trip. Get a detailed map of New Zealand if you are considering renting a car. Even if you are not renting a vehicle but just plan on visiting the cities, it is suggested that you study the below map so that you have a sense of orientation once you get there. If you are planning on spending any amount visiting cities such as Wellington or Auckland, do yourself a favor and get yourself a city map so that you can discover as much of the city as possible during your stay. You can purchase maps of New Zealand at bookstores or online or at newspaper kiosks.

Here is a map of New Zealand