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The Ring of Fire
The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that encircles the basin of the Pacific Ocean. 90% of the world's earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire. It is a direct consequence of plate tectonics 板 块构造 and the movement and collisions of crustal 地壳的 plates.
16.3.2 The Treaty of Waitangi 1840 The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on 6th February, 1840 by Governor William Hobson and 50 Maori chiefs. By the terms of the Treaty, Great Britain formally proclaimed sovereignty over the island and agreed to respect the landownership rights of the Maori, who placed themselves under the protection of the British government. February 6th is now celebrated as New Zealand’s National Day— Waitangi Day 威坦哲日 怀唐伊日 威坦哲日, 怀唐伊日。
Largest cities, with population Auckland [ ]奥克兰 奥克兰 1,313,200 (2008, 31 percent of the country's population) Wellington惠灵顿 370,100 (2005) 惠灵顿 Christchurch 克赖斯特彻奇 基督城 克赖斯特彻奇; 367,800 (2005)
The brown kiwi, related to emu, is a small, flightless bird found only in the forest and scrub areas of New Zealand. It is named for its call, which sounds like "kee-wee." It feeds primarily on insects, spiders, worms, seeds, and fruits.
16.1 Introduction
Official name Capital Area New Zealand Wellington 惠灵顿 270,534 sq km
(The size of the country is similar to Britain or Japan.) Population 4,173,460 (July 2008 est.) Population: Ireland: Area: 70,282 sq. km 4,156,119 (July 2008 est.)
It has two main islands: North Island and South Island. Mt Cook: the highest peak, 3,754 meters high; Lake Taupo: the largest lake, covering 606 sq km; it is 40 km long and 27 km wide. In the surrounding area are numerous geysers and hot springs. The Clutha: the largest river, 336 km long in the South Island. 16.2.2 Climate: The climate of New Zealand is generally temperate, but because the country runs northsouth, the climate is vake Taupo sits in central North Island. It covers 606 sq km; it is 40 km long and 27 km wide. In the surrounding area are numerous geysers and hot springs.
Lake Taupo
The Clutha: the largest river in New Zealand
The Clutha
Lady Knox Geyser: The north central region of New Zealand’s North Island is an area of active volcanism. In addition to three active volcanoes, there are geysers, like the Lady Knox Geyser, mud pools, and hot springs.
Ethnic groups European 75 percent Maori 15 percent Pacific Islander 5 percent Other (including Asian) 5 percent
Languages English (official), Maori (official), Polynesian languages 波利尼西亚语 In April 2006, New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language, the language of the deaf community, as an official language, alongside English and Maori.
Auckland
Auckland's Sky Tower: The Sky Tower, which opened in 1997, forms part of the Sky City casino, hotel, and shopping complex overlooking Auckland's natural Waitemata Harbour. At 328 meters high, it is New Zealand's tallest building.
National Flag of New Zealand: the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Cross 南十字星座
National Flag of Australia
16.2 Geography 16.2.1 The Geographical Features: New Zealand is in the Southern Pacific Ocean, halfway between the equator and the South Pole. It is located within the Ring of Fire, a region encircling the Pacific Ocean where the movement of tectonic plates 板块 leads to volcanic and seismic[ ] 地震 activity.
Religion Protestant 24 percent Anglican圣公会 21 percent Roman Catholic 13 percent Buddhist 1 percent Nonreligious 13 percent Other (including Jewish and Hindu) 28 percent
Christchurch: the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, is an important transportation, manufacturing, and education center. Several institutions of higher learning are located here.
16.2.3 Plants and Animals: Many of New Zealand’s native flowering plants are unique. A rich variety of trees, treeferns, ground ferns, mosses and other plants make up “the bush”, as New Zealanders call their forests. Besides, New Zealand has 250 species of birds including the kiwi, a New Zealand bird with a long beak and hair-like feathers, which cannot fly. It is the national symbol of New Zealand and New Zealanders refer to themselves as Kiwis.
Kiwi Fruit
16.3 History Maori came between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago Europeans came in the 17th century Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840