New Zealand is also rich in culture, as it served as a home to the seafaring Polynesian people, who have developed into the distinctive Maori culture. While the Maori community is a touchstone of New Zealand’s culture, they only form less than 20% of the country’s already tiny 4.7 million population, as most of NZ is made up of people with European ancestry. Because of its tiny population (the Philippines for example, has a population of over 100 million), New Zealand has opened its doors to people from all over the world to develop and share their skills in the country, be it in trades or business.