All About Christchurch
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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.
Orientation
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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