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    New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. It has a parliamentary democracy led by Prime Minister John Key. Māori settlers arrived in New Zealand between 1250-1300 CE and developed a unique culture. New Zealand comprises two main islands north and south, located about 900 miles east of Australia. Rugby union is considered the national sport, and the economy relies heavily on agricultural exports like dairy and wool.

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    New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. It has a parliamentary democracy led by Prime Minister John Key. Māori settlers arrived in New Zealand between 1250-1300 CE and developed a unique culture. New Zealand comprises two main islands north and south, located about 900 miles east of Australia. Rugby union is considered the national sport, and the economy relies heavily on agricultural exports like dairy and wool.

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    NEW ZEALAND

    Sergio A.
    Quiles
    Rodrguez
    11-1
    English

    GOVERNMENT
    New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a
    parliamentary democracy
    Their constitution is not codified
    Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and the
    head of state
    John Key is the Prime Minister of New Zealand

    ORIGIN
    The first European explorer to sight New Zealand
    was Abel Janszoon Tasman on 13 December 1642.
    Polynesians settled New Zealand in 12501300 CE
    and developed a distinctive Mori culture
    Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last
    lands to be settled by humans

    LOCATION
    The country geographically comprises two main
    landmasses that of the North Island, or Te Ika-aMui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu
    and numerous smaller islands.
    New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres
    (900 mi) east of Australia

    MUSIC AND SPORTS


    New Zealand music has been influenced by blues,
    jazz, country, rock and roll and hip hop
    Radio first arrived in New Zealand in 1922 and
    television in 1960
    Rugby union is considered the national sport
    Golf, netball, tennis and cricket have the highest
    rates of adult participation, while football (soccer)
    is top among young people

    ARTS AND LITERATURE


    As part of the resurgence of Mori culture, the
    traditional crafts of carving and weaving are now
    more widely practiced and Mori artists are
    increasing in number and influence
    Mori quickly adopted writing as a means of
    sharing ideas, and many of their oral stories and
    poems were converted to the written form
    Participation in the world wars gave some New
    Zealand writers a new perspective on New Zealand
    culture and with the post-war expansion of
    universities local literature flourished

    ECONOMY
    New Zealand has a modern, prosperous and
    developed market economy
    The currency is the New Zealand dollar, informally
    known as the "Kiwi dollar"; it also circulates in the
    Cook Islands

    ECONOMY
    New Zealand is heavily dependent on international
    trade, particularly in agricultural products
    In 2008,oil,gas,and coal generated about 69
    percent of New Zealand's gross energy supply
    while 31% was generated from renewable energy,
    primarily hydroelectric power and geothermal power
    Wool was New Zealands major agricultural export
    during the late 19th century

    BIBLIOGRAPHY
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand
    https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/nz.html
    http://newzealand.com

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