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'''New Zealand''' is a country in [[Oceania]], in the [[South Pacific]]. | '''New Zealand''' is a [[Commonwealth]] country in [[Oceania]], in the [[South Pacific]]. | ||
New Zealand is situated between the [[Tasman Sea]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]] | New Zealand is situated between the [[Tasman Sea]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]] and comprises the two large islands of the [[North Island]] and the [[South Island]], together with smaller islands that are both inhabited, such as [[Stewart]] and [[Chatham Islands]], and uninhabited islets such as [[TiTi]]. | ||
==Environment== | ==Environment== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
English, Maori, and Sign Language are the | English, Maori, and Sign Language are the official languages. | ||
===Ethnic Groups=== | ===Ethnic Groups=== | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 21 April 2007
New Zealand is a Commonwealth country in Oceania, in the South Pacific.
New Zealand is situated between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean and comprises the two large islands of the North Island and the South Island, together with smaller islands that are both inhabited, such as Stewart and Chatham Islands, and uninhabited islets such as TiTi.
Environment
Location
Geography
Flaura and Fauna
History
Politics
New Zealand's current prime minister is Helen Clark.
Culture
Language
English, Maori, and Sign Language are the official languages.
Ethnic Groups
References
Notes and Links
Further Reading
External Links
- New Zealand Government Online The official gateway to New Zealand's government services
- Statistics New Zealand New Zealand's official statistics agency