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Overview of New Zealand: History, Geography, Economy, and Government

This document provides a comprehensive overview of New Zealand's history, geography, economy, and government structure. It explores the early Maori inhabitants, significant discoveries by Abel Tasman and Captain James Cook, and major historical events, including territorial wars. Geographically, it highlights the unique features of both the North and South Islands, including famous landmarks like Mount Cook. The economy is examined as a robust system with a strong focus on agriculture, particularly dairy and meat production. The governance system, led by the House of Representatives and Prime Minister, is also outlined.

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Overview of New Zealand: History, Geography, Economy, and Government

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  1. NEW ZEALAND DRUZNOVA ANASTACIA PH-41

  2. HISTORICAL NOTES • The Maoris –the first people; • Abel Tasman discovered the western coast; • Rediscovered in 1769 by Capitan James Cook; • The war - since 1860 by 1871; • 1907 – the status of a Dominion.

  3. GEOGRAPHY • Cook Strait (North Island and South Island) and a small island (Stewart Island); • The North Island – springs, geysers, watering places; • The South Island – fertile plains, high mountains, the Southern Alps; • Mount Cook – 3,764 m; • Rivers: the Wanganui, the Waikato; • Lake Taupo.

  4. GEOGRAPHY • Natural gas, coal, high-grade ironsands; • Expensive forests; • Population: 3,145,000 in 1976; • 90% - British, 10% - Maoris.

  5. THE NATIONAL ECONOMY • Industry plays an important role; • GRASS – is “the green gold” of New Zealand; • Food Industry (butter, cheese), milk powder factories, meat works, meat canneries; • Mainly farm machinery and equipment.

  6. THE NATIONAL ECONOMY I - The world’s biggest exporter of meat and dairy products! II - The second largest exporter of wool! • Imports: • industrial products, plant, machinery; • motor vehicles, metal goods, raw materials; • semi-processed materials, components, some foodstuffs.

  7. THE SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT • The House of Representatives; • Governor General – Executive Council – the Prime Minister; • Two big parties: the National Party and the Labour Party.

  8. NEW ZEALAND DRUZNOVA ANASTACIA PH-41

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