New Zealand

consist of two large islands (North Island and South Island) situated in the South Pacific Ocean
highest point: Mount Cook (3764 m)
climate very pleasant all year round
capital: Wellington
largest city: Auckland
population: 4 mil.
area: 268,680 sq km
flag similar to Australians, consist of Union Jack and four red stars (Southern Cross)
variet fauna and flora
sceneric landscapes of snow-capped mountans, rolling green pastures, fiords and active volcanoes
cattles, sheeps
agricultural country, World’s second largest exporter of wool
first settlers 800-1000 BC – Maories, first Europeans 1840