Martina Holá, C3A
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Information Area: 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)
9th century – arrival of Maori Abel Janszoon Tasman James Cook 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 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: Tramping Surfing Canoeing Cycling Snowsports
Realm of New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II. Constitutional monarchy Prime Minister: John Key
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapik imaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu Name of hill 85 words Written in Guiness book of records The Lord of the rings