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Explore New Zealand, a stunning country in the South Hemisphere with a rich culture blending Maori traditions and European influence. Discover its diverse landscapes, from mountains and lakes to lush forests, and iconic wildlife like the kiwi bird. Learn about the unique Maori culture, including traditional dances and art forms. Experience the beauty and heritage of this enchanting nation.
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Population • Language • Capital • Government • Headofgovernment • Cca 4,5 mil. • English, Maori • Wellington • Unitaryparliamentaryconstitutional monarchy • Queen Elizabeth II.
New Zealandisbeautiful country situated in thesouthhemisphere, south-eastofAustralia. Itconsistsoftwolargeislands, theNorth Island and theSouth Island. New Zealandismainlymountainouswithlakes and rivers. Most ofpeople are fromEuropeanfamilies, howeveroriginalsalso live there. They are calledMaoripeople.
Maoripeople Maoripeoplehavelived in islandssinceat least the 1300´s. TheyprobablycamefromPolynesia. Theircultureis very specific and theirtraditions are importantforthem. The part ofMaoriculture are danceMaraes, traditionaltatoo and singing.
Nature Nature in New Zealandis very various, there are mountains, volcanoes, lakes, glaciers, fiords and alsobeautifulbeaches. Thehighestmountainis Mount Cook, 3 762 m abovesealevel.Thenational animal isthe kiwi bird.
Agriculture Sheefarmingistypicalfor New Zealand. Wool has beenuntiltoday major agricultureproduct.
Isistrueorfalse? Thefirstpeoplecame to New ZealandfromPolynesia. OnlyEnglishistheofficiallanguageof New Zealand. The kiwi birdcanfly. Theoriginalpeople are calledMaraes. New Zealandis in theAtlanticOcean.