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Is New Zealand or Australia richer?
Australians are a third richer than New Zealanders. Per capita GDP (adjusted for purchasing power parity) is NZ$48,000 in Australia compared to just NZ$36,400 in New Zealand. This difference is remarkable given that the two countries enjoyed the same level of income for most of the twentieth century.
Does Australia pay more than New Zealand?
Stats NZ figures for the March quarter show the average weekly income for full time workers in New Zealand is $1328.43. In Australia, the average is A$1711.60 (NZ$1807.66) for full time workers, as of November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Is New Zealand or Australia warmer?
Australia is warmer than New Zealand, with a summer average of 30°C and winter average of 15°C. New Zealand, is a touch cooler, with a summer average around 20 to 25 degrees and a winter average around 12°.
Which is the richest city in Australia?
During this “land boom”, Melbourne reputedly became the richest city in the world, and the second-largest (after London) in the British Empire.
Is Australia a powerful country?
China and Russia are the second and third most powerful countries, known for their military spending and vast physical expanse. China also has a large economy with a GDP of $14.3 trillion….Most Powerful Countries 2021.
| Power Rank | 16 |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| GDP | $1.40 Tn |
| GDP per Capita | $55,057 |
| 2021 Population | 25,788,215 |
Which part of Australia has the best climate?
Port Macquarie has, according to the CSIRO, the best climate in Australia, with mild winters and gentle summers, and water warm enough to swim in for most of the year.
What do Australia and New Zealand have in common?
Both countries share a British colonial heritage as antipodean Dominions and settler colonies, and both are part of the wider Anglosphere. New Zealand sent representatives to the constitutional conventions which led to the uniting of the six Australian colonies but opted not to join.
What did Australia and New Zealand have in common in WW1?
In the First World War, the soldiers of both countries were formed into the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs). Together Australia and New Zealand saw their first major military action in the Battle of Gallipoli, in which both suffered major casualties.
What is the difference between Polynesian and Indigenous Australian history?
The History of Indigenous Australians on their own continent is generally thought to be rich to the extent of at least 40,000–45,000 years duration, whereas Polynesian Māori arrived in Aotearoa /New Zealand in several waves by means of waka some time before 1300.
Who are some famous Australians who have moved to New Zealand?
Australians who have emigrated to New Zealand include the 17th and 23rd Prime Ministers of New Zealand Sir Joseph Ward and Michael Joseph Savage, Russel Norman, former co-leader of the Green Party, and Matt Robson, former deputy leader of the Progressive Party.