New Zealand

New Zealand

Beatriz Evangelista, Carolina Penedo e Joana Pereira 11ºD

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Population

• 5. 242 million citizens
• More than half live in the North Island
• Capital - Wellington

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History

• The Maori arrived around 1320
• The British arrive in 1769 lead by explorer James Cook
• 6th of February of 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed

Festivals

• Kāwhia Kai Festival and Pasifika Cultural Festival

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Gastronomy

Hāngī

Pavlova

Jelly Slices

Kiwi burger

Meat pies

Landmarks

• Gibbs Farm

Landmarks

• Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Landmarks

• Hobbiton Movie Set

Famous personalities

Lorde

Peter Jackson

Taika Waititi

Animals

Kea

Kiwi bird

Hector's dolphin

New Zealand's Fantail

Yellow-eyed penguin

Stereotypes

• Many foreign people think people from New Zealand don't speak English
• A lot of people belive New Zealand is part of Australia

Curiosities

• New Zealand has more sheep than people
• During the First War the soldiers were called "kiwis"
• Only 5% of the population are humans

Thanks!

• Waitangi Day

Goverment

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• Constutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government

Languages spoken

• English and Maori