New Zealand by Adele

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-17 11:30:32 UTC

The flag

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-17 11:34:22 UTC

The stars on New Zealand's flag represent the Crux, which is a constellation found in the Southern Hemisphere. It symbolizes the realm, government and people of New Zealand. Up in the left corner there's the Union Jack that represents the British colony.

Sources

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-17 11:42:23 UTC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_New_Zealand http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/flags-of-new-zealand http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81ori_people http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand http://snl.no/New_Zealands_historie

Maori People

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-17 11:47:25 UTC

The Maori were Polynesians that settled in New Zealand over 1000 years
ago. 15% of the population in New Zealand are Maori. Maori means "original", "normal" or "natural". All Maori are taught English in addition to their native language. They're easily recognized by their Maori tattoos

General facts

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-17 11:55:09 UTC

- The capital of New Zealand is Wellington and the largest city is Auckland. - The climate is pretty similar to Norway, just warmer. - Population: 4, 468 millions. - Area: 268 021 km2. - The islands were named by Abel Tasman in the 16th century. - In the beginning of the 18th century the british began to settle down. - 4% of the population speaks Maori, the rest is English-speaking.
- The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II and John Key is the prime minister.

Map

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-23 08:46:01 UTC

New Zealand is located south-east to Australia.

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-23 08:48:47 UTC

There's 60 million sheep in New Zealand

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-23 08:49:50 UTC

New Zealand's national bird; the kiwi

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-23 08:52:01 UTC

Auckland

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-23 08:56:00 UTC

The Lord of the Rings triology were filmed in New Zealand.

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-24 11:49:37 UTC

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-24 11:51:15 UTC

God Defend New Zealand

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-24 11:56:18 UTC

One of two national anthems of New Zealand. This one is more commonly used than "God Save The Queen".

adele_bl98 — 2013-09-25 19:08:12 UTC