Flashcards on New Zealand: Land, People, Culture
New Zealand: Land, People, Culture – A Student's Guide
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New Zealand
18 cards
Card 1
Question: Where is New Zealand located, and in which hemisphere is it situated?
Answer: In the Southern Hemisphere in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,000 km from Australia.
Card 2
Question: What are the main islands that make up New Zealand?
Answer: The North Island, the South Island, and many smaller islands.
Card 3
Question: What is the capital city of New Zealand, and what is the country's approximate population?
Answer: The capital city is Wellington; the population is approximately 4.5 million.
Card 4
Question: Which city is the largest, and what is its nickname?
Answer: Auckland is the largest city; its nickname is the "City of Sails".
Card 5
Question: What does the flag of New Zealand look like?
Answer: It features red, blue, and white colors; the Union Jack is in the upper left corner, and there are four red stars in the field.
Card 6
Question: What is the currency of New Zealand?
Answer: The New Zealand Dollar (also known as the 'Kiwi dollar').
Card 7
Question: What is New Zealand's official political system, and who is the head of state?
Answer: A constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy; the head of state is King Charles III, represented by the Governor-General.
Card 8
Question: What are the official languages of New Zealand?
Answer: English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language.
Card 9
Question: What is the climate of New Zealand?
Answer: Subtropical in the north; generally temperate and variable due to oceanic influences.
Card 10
Question: Name some significant plants and animals of New Zealand mentioned in the text.
Answer: Forests, shrubs, deserts; animals: sheep, kiwi, kea, dolphins, parrot (raisapo), large lizard (turtora); plant: kauri tree.