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How safe is New Zealand living?
According to the InterNations 2019 Expat Insider Index New Zealand places 14 as one of the safest countries for expats. The crime rate in New Zealand is extremely low compared to elsewhere in the world. New Zealand even ranked second in both the 2019 Global Peace Index and in the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Why is New Zealand so good?
It is a country so diverse and so beautiful that there’s no wonder why it plants itself on the top of many traveller’s to do lists. There’s a little something for everyone, from the great walks to the mountains, from the hot springs to the hobbits and from the beaches to the lakes.
Why New Zealand is peaceful?
In the Global Peace Index, which ranks countries on criteria such as crime, internal and external conflict, political instability and terrorism, New Zealand is beaten regularly only by Iceland. Unlike most countries, therefore, New Zealand doesn’t have near neighbours to fight with.
Is New Zealand the happiest country in the world?
That positive outlook sees New Zealand ranked as the eighth-most-happy country in the 2019 UN World Happiness Report for the seventh year in a row, the only nation outside Europe in the top 10. In the same survey, Wellington was ranked as the third-happiest city.
Who is the head of State in New Zealand?
Though the British monarch remains head of state, New Zealand has operated under an independent parliamentary democracy led by a prime minister since its independence in 1907. In 2017, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led the progressive Labour party to victory and became the youngest female leader in the world.
What is it like to live in New Zealand?
The majority of New Zealand’s population is concentrated in the north island, with nearly one-third living in Auckland alone. But low density and scattered populations make for peaceful exploration of the nation’s impressive mountains and pristine beaches of “Lord of the Rings” trilogy movie fame.
What is the ranking of New Zealand in World Rankings?
New Zealand. Rankings #11. Overall Rank. Category Rank Score #12 out of 80 in 2019. 87.5. Overall Score. Read our methodology to see how the scores and rankings were calculated. Rankings; Adventure: