New Zealand

Ⅰ Geography 1 、 General Introduction Size: In the South Pacific, the size of which is similar to Britain or Japan Two main islands: ① North Island ② South Island Capital: Wellington 惠灵顿 The largest city: Auckland 奥克兰 （新西兰北 岛西北岸港市）

■Mountains: ① all over the country ② highest peak: Mt Cook 3764m in the center of the mountain range is also called the southern Alps ■ The largest lake: lake Taupo was formed by an enormous volcanic eruption years ago ■Largest river in South Island: the Clutha River 克鲁萨河 ■Two largest North Island rivers:

The Waikato River and the Wanganui River ( 怀卡托河和旺格努伊河） 2 、 climate Temperate but varied. Seasonal variations are less extreme than in other countries. In Auckland, the average maximum temperature is 23 。 C in summer and 14 in winter. Rainfall varies.

3 、 animals 250 species of birds National symbol: the kiwi （几维鸟，新西兰人称自己为 Kiwis)

Ⅱ History The first European to visit it was a Dutchman named Abel Tasman ( 亚伯 · 塔斯曼） The first Englishman to visit it was Captain James Cookies of the British Royal Navy Original New Zealand residents: the Maoris( 毛利人） In 1840,the first official governor, William Hobson( 霍布森 ),who represented Queen Victoria, was sent to negotiate with Maoris

And then they signed the Treaty of Waitangi. 《怀唐依条约》 The Treaty: ① On behalf of the whalers, sealers, traders and missionaries who had been settling in New Zealand ② National Day (also Waitangi Day ): February 6th Capital: founded in 1865 The liberal government, which came to power in 1891, introduced important social legislation. In 1893,the first country to give women the right to vote.

The Accident Compensation Act of 1972 《意 外赔偿法》 unique in the world, providing insurance against injury by accident at any time. Ⅲ Population 3.5 million,10% of which are Maori. Four centers: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch( 克赖斯特彻奇，南 岛东岸城市） and Dunedin( 达尼丁，新西兰南岛东南 岸港市）

Ⅳ politics Sovereign independent state, with a parliament government and a constitutional monarchy Queen: Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ,represented by the Governor-General Election: every 3 years since 1879 Two main parties: the National Party ( 反对党） and the Labor Party The judiciary: independent of the government The Leader now: 唐 · 布拉什 from the National Party

Ⅴ Economy A developed country 新西兰货币名称： New Zealand Dollar (NZD 新西兰元 ) Banks: Reserve Bank of New Zealand ( 新西 兰储备银行 ; 中央银行） and Bank of New Zealand ( 新西兰银行 ；最大的银行） Livelihood: trade (import raw materials and minerals) 农牧产品出口占出口总量的 50% 。 羊肉和奶制品出口量居世界第一位，羊毛出口 量居世界第二位。

Industry: mainly process of the agriculture and the forestry products Agriculture :highly mechanized. One of the largest exporters of meat, daily products and wool. World’s biggest farm. Animal husbandry : The largest exporters of lamb and mutton. The base of the economy. Fishing: 4th largest exclusive economic zone Main market: Western Europe, esp. Britain

Ⅵ Education Years of schools : Years 1–6: Primary School (Ages 5–11) Years 7–8: Intermediate School (Ages 11–13) Years 9–13: Secondary School (Ages 13–18) Three types of school: state, private (or registered or independent) and state integrated schools

nominally free for all primary, intermediate and secondary schooling Primary and secondary education is compulsory for students between the ages of 6 and 16 (15 with parental and school permission), and is a right until the end of the calendar year following the student's 19th birthday. Disabled students with special educational needs can stay until the end of the calendar year they turn 21.

Universities a bachelor's degree will take three years, and a further year of study will lead to an Honors degree

Ⅶ People Known for their inventiveness A world leader in the CNG( compressed natural gas) industry Most educated, independent, fair mate ship 伙伴精神，国家精神 Enjoy outdoor sports

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