Flashcards on Geography and Culture of Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Geography and Culture of Canada, New Zealand, Australia
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New Zealand
28 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the Maori name for New Zealand and its common translation?
Answer: Aotearoa — commonly translated as "land of the long white cloud".
Card 2
Question: Where is New Zealand located geographically?
Answer: In the Southern Hemisphere in the South Pacific, about 2,000 km from Australia.
Card 3
Question: Approximately how many people live in New Zealand?
Answer: About 4 million.
Card 4
Question: What are the two official languages of New Zealand?
Answer: English and Maori.
Card 5
Question: How many main islands does New Zealand have and what else does it include?
Answer: Two main islands and several small islands.
Card 6
Question: Which island has more volcanic activity and contains Lake Taupo?
Answer: The North Island.
Card 7
Question: Which island is more mountainous and contains the Southern Alps and Mount Cook (Aoraki)?
Answer: The South Island.
Card 8
Question: Which island is larger and which has the larger population?
Answer: The South Island is larger, but the North Island has most of the population (about three quarters).
Card 9
Question: Describe the climate differences between the North and South Islands.
Answer: The North Island has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters; the South Island is much colder.
Card 10
Question: Which city is the capital of New Zealand and where is the parliament located?
Answer: Wellington is the capital and houses the parliament.