But my guess is that you don't know anything more than the basics: Lord of the Rings was filmed there, and they have really nice accents.
So here's some basic information for you.
Map: Located just southeast of Australia.
Capital: Wellington (but its most populated city is Auckland, on the north island)
Language: 95% English speaking, with 4.6% Maori
Government: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Current Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
National Anthems: God Save The Queen and God Defend New Zealand
Weather:
-Summer: December-February
-Fall: March-May
-Winter: June-August
-Spring: September-November
Drives on the Left.
National Bird: Kiwi Bird (Click to read more)
New Zealand has 14 national parks, covering 20% of the land mass. Sea life is a major part of tourism and local entertainment, including whale watching and swimming with dolphins. With it's beautiful mild weather most of the year, it's a beautiful place to explore and see.
Rugby is the most popular sport in the country.
Dairy products are the highest earning exports in New Zealand.
Bungee jumping originated in New Zealand.
Check out THIS PAGE to learn tons of different things about the country :)
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