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Christchurch

Location: South Island

Country: New Zealand

Christchurch by the Numbers:

Population: 365,000

Elevation: 112 feet

Average Annual Precipitation: 25.5 inches

Average January Temperature: 63 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 44 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: agriculture, tourism, technology
Ethnic Mix: 89.8% New Zealand European, 5.1% Maori, 4% Asian, 1.1% Other

Electricity: 230/240 volts, 50Hz, angled two or three-pin plugs

Time Zone: UTC/GMT+12

Country Dialing Code: 64

Area Code: 03

Did You Know?

Christchurch has been a key departure point for Antarctic expeditions. The Christchurch International Airport is the major base for United States, Italy and New Zealand Antarctic programs.

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Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and is located on the central east coast of the Island on the Pacific Ocean.
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