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New Zealands Capital City Is Welington

New Zealand's capital is Wellington, with a population of approximately 4.5 million and uses the New Zealand dollar. The country is a constitutional monarchy with a rich history of settlement by Polynesians and European exploration, becoming independent in 1947. Major attractions include Auckland, Rotorua, and the Bay of Islands, known for their natural beauty and cultural significance.

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New Zealands Capital City Is Welington

New Zealand's capital is Wellington, with a population of approximately 4.5 million and uses the New Zealand dollar. The country is a constitutional monarchy with a rich history of settlement by Polynesians and European exploration, becoming independent in 1947. Major attractions include Auckland, Rotorua, and the Bay of Islands, known for their natural beauty and cultural significance.

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New Zealands capital city is Welington. The population of NZ is approximately 4,5 milion.

As
of money they use New Zealand dollar. The national symbols of New Zealand are national
flag, anthems called God Defend New Zealand and God Save the King, colors which are
black, red, and white/silver.

New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy in which the British monarch is the formal head of
state.

New Zealand consists of two islands that are located in the South Pacific. There are active
volcanoes, caves, deep lakes and long sandy beaches. The majority of the people live on the
North Island, mainly for its mild climate and economic potential, since the capital city,
Wellington, as well as the largest city, Auckland, are also situated here and on the South
Island you can find the Southern Alps.

It is agreed that the first settlers in New Zealand came from Eastern Polynesia around the
year 800. These were most likely the ancestors of the Maori population. The first European
to reach New Zealand was Abel Tasman, in 1642. However, it was the British naval officer
James Cook who really explored the country and colonists and tradesmen. Great Britain took
control of the South Island by right of discovery, and the North Island also became a British
colony in 1840. A few years later war broke out between the Maori and the British, as some
Maori were not willing to sell their land to the newcomers. New Zealand became formally
independent in 1947. It is still a member of the Commonwealth.
Haka, funerals, greeting (hongi).

The most famous places in New Zealand are Auckland which is the biggest city in the
country. Rotorua which is a must visit place. It’s mostly famous for something you can’t see
but smell which is the sulphur that smells like rotten eggs. Bay of Island is also a beautiful
are with 144 islands and is popular for water sports, whales and dolfins.

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