Since it is this distant country where the natural heritage, its thermal waters and snow-capped peaks, emerald shore islands and fabulous evergreen valleys are the most valued. 14 exciting National Parks of New Zealand, 5 of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, have kept surprising nature of the country in almost pristine condition.

New Zealand is one of the leading producers of meat and dairy products in the world, so the basis of virtually all local dishes is lamb, beef and pork. The traditional dish is fish or meat with fried potatoes, as well as real steaks and roast beef.

Potato and its local sweetish variety - "kumara" - are commonly used as garnish. Seafood is quite rare in the traditional kitchen, but in any restaurant you can find oysters, lobster, shellfish and many different varieties of fish in the menu. New Zealand also produces a lot of first-class French-style cheeses.

Beer is preferred of alcoholic drinks, which is considered one of the best in the world for quality. Agricultural products account for more than half of New Zealand's exports. The main agricultural products include meat, dairy products and wool.

These products have been the basis of foreign trade of New Zealand for a long time, although in recent years, the export structure has become more diversified and now includes, for example, forest products, fruits and vegetables, as well as industrial products. An important source of foreign exchange is tourism.

The main industries are food processing, transport equipment manufacturing and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment (metal stamping); carpet weaving, furniture, printing and publishing; smelting of aluminum and wood industries. Agriculture and industry are developed on the North and the South Islands.

New Zealand - is a truly "new" country. Maori leaders have become, in fact, the first "immigrants" who arrived here by sea from the islands of Polynesia over a thousand years ago. The Europeans discovered this "promised land" as recently as in 17th century.

Since then, the flow of immigrants from Europe and Asia has not dried up. That is why New Zealand is a unique state with a true multinational culture. The atmosphere of hospitality, openness, interest in everything new reigns in New Zealand society.

Zealand is a very diverse country, climate of which is diverse, from alpine to tropical. Care of the Government on environmental protection deserves its own praise. For example, there are no thermal power plants in New Zealand, no nuclear power plants, hydroelectric power only. Interestingly, there are no chemical and metallurgical industries, only a couple of cement plants.