At about 3 million square miles (7.7 million square km), Australia is the smallest continent on Earth.According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent. Why is Australia […]

185 countries. Holding New Zealand’s passport is very convenient, as citizens can travel to 185 countries without a Visa! All that’s required is a passport. What countries can you travel to with a New Zealand passport? New Zealanders holding an ordinary passport can enter the following countries for the stated additional period: Greece 90 days. […]

Lollies. Lollies is the Australian word for sweets or candy. What is the word for candy in Australia? Lolly, in Australian and New Zealand English, a piece of what is called candy in American English or sweets in British English. What do Australians call jelly sweets? We call jelly ‘jam’ and jelly ‘jelly’. Whereas Americans […]

owing to the city’s ability to contain the coronavirus pandemic faster and thus lift restrictions earlier, unlike others around the world.” Melbourne’s healthcare score dropped from 100 in the most recent index to 83.3 this year, while culture and environment dropped from 98.6 to 88.2. When did Melbourne lose most liveable city? Melbourne, voted the […]

To an Australian, the bathroom is where you take a bath. If you need the toilet, ask for the “toilet.” (Or “loo” or “dunny,” though I personally would say “toilet.” I would wonder whether the other terms are falling out of use.) Do Australians say bathroom or toilet? We say the toilet, or (if you […]

Located just 3.7 kilometers from Crowne Plaza Melbourne, Port Melbourne Beach is perfect for a Bayside day out.Of course, the star of the attraction is the beach itself. Long stretches of white sand gently lapped by clear blue water makes it one of Melbourne’s most popular family beaches. Is the water clear in Melbourne Beach? […]

Examples of first-world countries include the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.The Human Development Index is also an indicator of which countries might be categorized as having first-world status. Is New Zealand a developing world country? A developed country, New Zealand ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of […]

According to an annual study just released, New Zealand is the most naturally beautiful and safest country in the world. The third annual Country Brand Index has been unveiled at the World Travel Market in London. New Zealand ranked first for authenticity, natural beauty and safety. Is New Zealand most beautiful country? Aotearoa has been […]

Second-Year Working Holiday Visa If you are in Australia on a Work Holiday Visa (WHV) which has expired, you are eligible to extend your stay for another year. That means you are eligible for a 2nd WHV visa provided you meet the requirements. This is one of the simplest ways to extend your stay in […]

Hectares purchased through OIO applications 2010-2020 China owns the most land, followed by the UK, Netherlands and the US. New Zealand’s government is keen for more foreign investment. How much of NZ is owned by China? Statistics NZ data shows that China, including Hong Kong, is now our second largest investment partner behind Australia with […]

Summary The cost of studying in Australia works out cheaper than studying in New Zealand due to the cheaper tuition fees and the fact there is a range of scholarships that international students can apply for. Is it better to study in Australia or New Zealand? Irrespective of courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Law or […]

A rule of thumb for Australian consumers is that sizes in Australia are based on centimetres. As an example, let’s say that your chest measures 96-98 centimetres you would then be a size 38 in inches.Italian and other European sizes are typically converted from American, British and Australian sizes, by adding 10. Is sizing different […]

If you are applying from a quarantine-free travel country you may apply for the following working holiday visas: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United Stated of America. Which immigrants from which countries are eligible for a working holiday visa? CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) offers young […]

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. Is it better to live in Australia […]

Bilateral relations Germany is a close and strategic partner for Australia with a common strategic outlook, and shared values and commitment to the rules-based international order, including in the Indo-Pacific. Is Australia friends with Germany? Foreign relations exist between Australia and Germany. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies, Organisation for Economic Co-operation […]