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New Zealand. New Zealand is an Island country consisting of 2 large landmasses, North Island and South Island and many smaller islands. New Zealanders “Kiwis”. The Kiwi is a flightless bird of New Zealand The kiwi bird is a well-known national symbol of New Zealand . “ I’m a Kiwi ”.
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New Zealand is an Island country consisting of 2 large landmasses, North Island and South Island and many smaller islands
New Zealanders “Kiwis” • The Kiwi is a flightless bird of New Zealand • The kiwi bird is a well-known national symbol of New Zealand. • “I’m a Kiwi”
Kiwi Bird • All 5 species of Kiwi are endangered. • Before humans came to New Zealand, there were no mammals on the island (哺乳动物).
A fjord 峡湾in Southern New Zealand. It is the country’s most popular tourist destination.
James Cook • Cpt. James Cook reached New Zealand in 1769 and mapped the coastline… • Today NZ is a British Commonwealth state, and Elizabeth II is the head of state, but is represented by the Governor-General.
The majority of New Zealand's population is of European descent; the native Maori are the largest minority. • The Maori are the native people of New Zealand.
In 2010, there were an estimated 660,000 Māori in New Zealand, making up roughly 15% of the national population.
Haka is a traditional Maori dance. There are many kinds of Haka, but the most well-known is the war dance.
Whale Rider • Maori culture