New Zealand
Kia Ora! Welcome to the youngest country on Earth!
You can start by watching these beautiful videos about New Zealand at this link: 100% Pure New Zealand.
They will tell you why millions of people from around the world visit New Zealand's shores every year and so many of them decide to make it their home permanently.
"Legend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea. Fact has it that New Zealand was the last landmass on Earth to be discovered, making New Zealand the youngest country on Earth".
Need we say anything more? Have a look below for more on New Zealand and what it can offer you and your family:
- 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index: NZ is the Least Corrupt Nation
- 2010 Legatum Prosperity Index - Education: NZ has the best education
- Royal Commonwealth Society Index: Best Commonwealth country for girls
- 2010 CNN Survey: NZ ranked as #2 destination for 2011
- 2011 Vision of Humanity Global Peace Index: 2nd rank
- 2010 Legatum Prosperity Index: 5th overall rank
- 2010 Humanitarian Response Index: 3rd rank
- 2010 Forbes "The World's Happiest Countries" Index: 5th rank
- 2010 Environmental Performance Index: 15th rank
- 2010 Economic Freedom of the World Index: 3rd rank
- 2010 Press Freedom of the World: 8th rank
- 2010 Human Development Index: 3rd rank
- 2010 Adult Literacy Rate: 2nd at 99%
- 2010 Life Expectancy at birth: 15th highest at 80.6 years
- 2010 Global Gender Gap Index: 5th rank for gender equality
- HIV/ AIDS adult prevalence rate: 0.10% rate
- Carbon-dioxide emissions: 63rd rank
- 2010 Mercer's Quality of Living Ranking: Auckland is ranked at #4
- 2010 Mercer's Personal Safety Ranking: Auckland is ranked at #4
- 2010 Gallup Happiness World Poll - #1 rank for "Positive Feelings"
New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fjords and lush green rain-forests. It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers.
And just in case you start to miss the fast lanes of civilization, we also have the fast-paced city life to make up for that.