new-zealand-新西兰简介-英语国家概况

Kiwi Fruit
History
3 periods
Maori came between 1,000 and
3,000 years ago → Europeans
came in the 17th century → Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840 → After 1840
Famous Cities:
Wellington, the capital of
the New Zealand.
Auckland, the largest
and most populous urban area in the country.
Animals and plants
A rich variety of trees, treeferns, ground ferns, mosses and other plants make up “the bush”, as New Zealanders call their forests.
Who is Maori??
The Maori were part of the spread of Polynesian peoples 玻利尼西亚人 across the far-flung islands of the Pacific Ocean between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago.
Mount Ruapehu, the highest active volcano in New Zealand
Lake 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.
Before 1840
The first people to settle New Zealand were the ancestors of the Maori 毛利 人, who are thought to have called the islands Aotearoa (“Land of the Long White Cloud”).
Mt Cook库克山 :the highest peak, 3,754 meters high
The North Island is less mountainous but is marked by volcanism. The highly active Taupo Volcanic Zone has formed a large volcanic plateau, punctuated by the North Island's highest mountain, Mount Ruapehu (2,797 meters ). The plateau also hosts the country's largest lake, Lake Taupo, nestled in the caldera of one of the world's most active super volcanoes.
The South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand, and is divided along its length by the Southern Alps. There are 18 peaks over 3,000 metres (9,800 ft), the highest of which is Aoraki / Mount Cook at 3,754 metres (12,316 ft).
Besides, New Zealand has 250 species of birds including the kiwi
Tree Fern: New Zealand's impressive tree fern can grow to a towering height of 15 meters. With more than 150 fern species growing in New Zealand, the plant has become a national symbol.
National Flag of New Zealand: the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Crosson
❖ Official name
New Zealand
❖ (Another name is “Aotearoa”,meaning “land of the long white cloud”)
The Clutha : the largest river, 336 km long in the South Island.
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.
❖ Capital
Wellington
❖ Area
270,534 sq km
❖ (The size of the country is similar to Britain Isles or Japan.)
It has two main islands: North Island and South Island. And they’re separated by Cook Strait. There is about 2000 km long from north to south.