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Location New Zealand Indigenous People Welkome to The National Symbols of New Zealand Public-political system Maori Language List of cities in New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island the South Island) and numerous smaller islands. Due to its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds, many of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and introduced mammals. With a mild maritime climate, the land was mostly covered in forest. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks owe much to the uplift of land volcanic eruptions caused by the Pacific and Indo. Australian Plates clashing underfoot. Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, reaching 3, 754 metres. Location in New Zealand The Capital of New Zealand Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It is home to 389, 700 residents.

The National Symbols of New Zealand The coat of arms of New Zealand - is the official symbol of New Zealand. The initial coat of arms was granted by King George V on the 26 August 1911, and the current version was granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956. The Flag of New Zealand - is a defaced Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars represent the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross. "God Defend New Zealand" is one of two national anthems of New Zealand, the other being "God Save the Queen". Legally they have equal status, but "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used, and is popularly referred to as "the national anthem". The anthem has English and Māori lyrics, with slightly different meanings.

Indigenous People Natives of Polynesia that began settling previously uninhabited islands of New Zealand about XI-XIV centuries, created the basis for the formation of the original people and unique culture of Maori. The first meeting of Maori and Europeans occurred in 1642 when the Dutch ship navigator Abel Tasman came to the shores of New Zealand.

M The status of official language Maori language L an aor was in 1987. Its use became mandatory in the gu i names of government departments and ag agencies, and use it without restrictions was e possible for employees and visitors of all public services in courts, in public hospitals, as well as in the armed forces. Learning basics of the required courses and language Maori are a number of educational school curricula, and training in two languages. institutions conducts New Zealand has Many place names in historically maintained language. their roots in the Maori

Public-political system New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy, although its constitution is not codified. The Head of State Parliament Governor-General House of Representatives Parliament of New Zealand House Zealand of Representatives consists of 120 the monarch members. From and the among its members country's the House of unicameral Representatives House of shall elect members Representati of the Cabinet and ves. prime minister. Parliament is House of the supreme Representatives is legislative the highest elected body of the legislative body. country. Anand Satyananda, Governor General Elizabeth II, of New Zealand. Queen of New Zealand. The interests of the The powers monarch in the country of the Queen representing the governor and the are -general. limited by The main duty of the constitution governor general is to al represent the interests of constraints the monarch, ceremonial and they duties and community cannot activity. normally be Since August 2006 the exercised post of governor general without the of New Zealand Anand advice of Satyanand. Cabinet. The Executive Board Executive Council - an advisory body to the Governor. General. John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand. Ministry Cabinet is the executive body of the House of Representatives and the highest executive body of the country. Head of the Cabinet is the Prime Minister.

List of cities in New Zealand (June 2010 population estimates) Rank City Name Region Pop. 1 Auckland Region 1, 354, 900 7 Dunedin Otago Region 116, 600 2 Christchurch Canterbury Region 390, 300 8 Palmerston North Manawatu. Wanganui Region 81, 600 3 Wellington Region 389, 700 9 Nelson 59, 800 4 Hamilton Urban Area Waikato Region 203, 400 10 Rotorua Bay of Plenty Region 55, 900 5 Napier. Hastings Urban Area Hawke's Bay Region 124, 400 11 New Plymouth Taranaki Region 52, 200 6 Tauranga Bay of Plenty Region 120, 000 12 Whangarei Northland Region 51, 900 Modern New Zealand has 12 regional councils that carry out local government and responsible for environmental issues and regional transportation system. In addition, there are 74 territorial administration (16 city councils, 57 local councils and one island), in charge of roads and communications in the region, support system, exercising supervision and control in construction, etc.

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