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.

