Fun Facts About New Zealand

No Snake

1. No Snakes

New Zealand has no native snakes! It’s one of the few countries in the world where you won’t encounter them in the wild.

2. First to See the Sunrise

The East Cape of New Zealand is one of the first places on Earth to see the sunrise each day.

Sunrise

Anthem

3. A Quirky National Anthem

New Zealand has two official national anthems: God Save the King (shared with the UK) and God Defend New Zealand. Both can be used interchangeably.

4. Anti-Nuclear Stance

New Zealand is proudly nuclear-free and even banned nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed ships from its waters in the 1980s.

Anti-Nuclear

Sheep

5. Sheep Outnumber People

There are about 5 sheep for every person in New Zealand, though this ratio has been decreasing over the years.

6. Blue Lake Clarity

Nelson Lakes National Park’s Blue Lake holds the title of the clearest natural freshwater lake in the world.

Blue Lake

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