Martina Holá, C3A

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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

Realm of New Zealand

Queen Elizabeth II. Constitutional

monarchy Prime Minister: John

Key

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

Name of hill 85 words Written in Guiness book of records

The Lord of the rings