New Zealand population

According to the latest census, the total population of New Zealand is about 565,438+0.24 million.

Of New Zealand's population, 70% are descendants of European immigrants, 65,438+07% are Maori, 65,438+05% are Asians, and 8% are Pacific islanders (some of them are multi-ethnic). New Zealand has a high degree of urbanization, with more than 57% of the population living in cities with more than 30,000 people. According to the 20 18 census, they mainly live in Auckland (1.57 million), Wellington (500,000) and Canterbury (590,000), and the population of Auckland accounts for about13 of the total population of China.

According to the census data of 20 18, the number of Chinese living in New Zealand is 260,000, which is one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in New Zealand and the second largest ethnic group among Asians (7 10/0,000). Indians rank first among Asians with 280,000 people. Chinese in New Zealand are mainly distributed in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. China has become one of the main countries of origin of New Zealand immigrants.

Introduction to New Zealand culture:

1, language

There are three official languages in New Zealand, namely English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language.

Step 2 prescribe diet

Pacific Rim cuisine in New Zealand is influenced by Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Polynesia, Japan and Vietnam. Cafes and restaurants all over the country offer this kind of food with local characteristics.

3. Custom

New Zealand has simple folk customs, adventurous spirit, love for nature and wild life, and a strong sense of environmental protection. Maori still retain strong traditional customs. New Zealanders shake hands when they meet and say goodbye. The customary way to shake hands is to shake hands tightly. In general, men should wait for women to reach out first.