• 1.Maori came between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago. The first people to settle New Zealand were the ancestors of the Maori who are thought to have called the islands Aotearoa (“Land of the Long White Cloud”).
Three fourth of the population in New Zealand live in North Island.
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
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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 leads to volcanic and seismic activity.
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The population in New Zealand is about 4.03 million
according to the 2005 census.
Population Distribution
In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch sailor, discovered both North Island and South Island and named them New Zealand.
In 1769, James Cook claimed New Zealand for England.
The brown kiwi几维（一种新西兰产的 无翼鸟）； , 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.
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.
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• 3.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 .
Potential Natural Disasters
Volcano
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It has two main island s: North Island and South Island.
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Mount Cook
Mt Cook库克山 :the highest peak, 3,754 meters
The Clutha 克鲁萨 : the largest river, 336 km long in the South Island.
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