Information Area: 268 000 km2
Population: 4 mil. Capital city:
Wellington Largest city: Auckland Official languages:
English and Maori Monarch: Elizabeth II. Highest mountain: Mt.
Cook Currency: New
Zealand dollar (NZD)
9th century – arrival of Maori 1642 - Abel Janszoon Tasman 1769 - James Cook 1840 - Wellington and New Zealand were
founded 1907 – independence of NZ 19th century – battles between Maori and
inhabitants
southwestern Pacific Ocean North and South island volcanos, hot springs and geyers lakes, fjords 2 000 km by Australia mild ocean climate the hottest months – January and
February the coldest – July
Fauna and Flora non - flying bird kivi reptiles (geckos, skinks,
tuataras) takahe (hen), kakapo
(parrot) no snakes Endemic plants Forests, palms
*reptiles = plazi
Top 5: Rugby Cricket Softball Netball Horse racing
Outdoor: TrampingSurfingCanoeingCyclingSnowsports
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
Name of hill 85 words Written in Guiness book of records
The Lord of the rings
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