1. Martina Holá, C3A

2. Content Main information History Geography Climate Fauna and Flora Sport Political system Curiosity

3. Information  Area: 268 000 km 2  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)

4.  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

5.  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

6. Fauna and Flora  non - flying bird kivi  reptiles (geckos, skinks, tuataras)  takahe (hen), kakapo (parrot)  no snakes  Endemic plants  Forests, palms *reptiles = plazi

8. Top 5:  Rugby  Cricket  Softball  Netball  Horse racing Outdoor: Tramping Surfing Canoeing Cycling Snowsports

9.  Realm of New Zealand  Queen Elizabeth II.  Constitutional monarchy  Prime Minister: John Key

10.  Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapik imaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu  Name of hill  85 words  Written in Guiness book of records  The Lord of the rings