New Zealand

New Zealand, officially called Aotearoa in Maori, is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, and numerous smaller islands. The capital is Wellington, while the most populous city is Auckland. New Zealand is known for its breathtaking landscapes, ranging from sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains, and its rich biodiversity, both marine and terrestrial. The country has a distinctive culture influenced by the indigenous Maori population and European settlers, primarily British. New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with a strong commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. The economy is diversified, with key sectors including agriculture, tourism, film production, and technological innovation. Population of New Zealand from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.8 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 4.9 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 5.0 million inhabitants. Capital (Wellington): Population in 2020: About 215,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Auckland: ~1.7 million Wellington: ~215,000 Christchurch: ~383,000 Hamilton: ~176,500 Tauranga: ~151,300 Napier-Hastings: ~134,500 Dunedin: ~130,700 Palmerston North: ~88,700 Nelson: ~67,600 Rotorua: ~59,500 New Zealand is divided into 16 regions. Some regions include: Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $205 billion. 2019: About $207 billion. 2020: About $204 billion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.3%. 2019: Approximately 4.1%. 2020: Approximately 4.6%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 1.6%. 2019: Approximately 1.7%. 2020: Around 1.4%.