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New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ new-ZEE-lənd, Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
Zealand, also Sealand (Danish: Sjælland; pronounced [ˈɕɛˌlanˀ]), is the largest (7,031 km2) and most populated island in Denmark with a population just under 2.5 million, representing about 45% of the country's total population.
It is the 96th-largest island in the world by area and the 35th most populous. It is connected to Funen by the Great Belt Bridge, to Lolland, Falster (and Germany from 2021) by the Storstrøm Bridge and the Farø Bridges. Zealand is also linked to Amager by five bridges. Zealand is linked indirectly, through intervening islands by a series of bridges and tunnels, to southern Sweden.
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located partly on the eastern shore of Zealand and partly on the island of Amager. Other cities on Zealand include Roskilde, Næstved and Elsinore.
The island is not connected historically to the Pacific nation of New Zealand, which is named after the Dutch province of Zeeland.
In Norse mythology as told in the story of Gylfaginning, the island was created by the goddess Gefjun after she tricked Gylfi, the king of Sweden. She removed a piece of land and transported it to Denmark, which became Zealand. The vacant area was filled with water and became Mälaren. However, since modern maps show a similarity between Zealand and the Swedish lake Vänern, it is sometimes identified as the hole left by Gefjun.
The flag of New Zealand is a defaced Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars' pattern represents the asterism within the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross.
New Zealand's first flag, the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand, was adopted in 1834, six years before New Zealand became a British colony following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Chosen by an assembly of Māori chiefs at Waitangi in 1834, the flag was of a St George's Cross with another cross in the canton containing four stars on a blue field. After the formation of the colony in 1840, British ensigns began to be used. The current flag was designed and adopted for use on Colonial ships in 1869 following an Imperial statute and became New Zealand's national flag in 1902.
For several decades there has been debate about changing the flag. A two-stage binding referendum on a flag change is planned to take place in 2015 and 2016.
Welcome to Top10Archive! Ahoy, fellow Archivists! Prepare for land as we approach the island country of New Zealand! You may know its landscape from The Lord of the Rings, but do you really know New Zealand as it deserves to be known? Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. New Zealand Cuisine 9. Inventions 8. Famous New Zealanders 7. New Zealand Wildlife 6. New Zealand Tourist Attractions 5. Women’s Suffrage and the $10 Note 4. The Treaty of ANZUS 3. Film-Friendly 2. Celebrating the All Blacks 1. Strange Records Held by Kiwis References: Nigel Roddis/Reuters https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zea...
Louis and I explored forests, beaches and magical Hobbiton on our road trip through New Zealand. Easily one of the most beautiful places that I've been to! SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/11f99ZQ COME SAY HI :) Instagram - http://instagram.com/rayawashere Twitter - https://twitter.com/rayawashere Tumblr - http://raya-was-here.tumblr.com/ Snapchat - RayaWasHere The amazing people in this video: Louis - https://www.youtube.com/user/FunForLouis JP -https://www.youtube.com/thecandourist Thank you for the music: https://soundcloud.com/musickyko Filmed on a Canon G7X
Visit my website for more videos ► http://bit.ly/WhatsUp-OnEarth For several months, I have been driving and hiking around New Zealand to capture stunning and wild landscapes. I have compiled over a hundred of the best videos and timelapses I made to edit this short movie about New Zealand's South Island. Videos have been taken using a GoPro 3+ mounted on a drone to make aerial views. Music : Blackmill "Home" Follow me on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/whatsup.onearth
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Highlights from Ireland & New Zealand's clash at Soldier Field, Chicago.
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A brief explanation of the New Zealand flag referendum. New Zealand's flag is very similar to Australia's flag, and features a Union Jack as a canton, despite the fact that it has been a fully independent country for nearly 70 years. For these reasons, many people feel that changing the flag would be appropriate. First, flags were submitted by the public, with over 10,000 entries. The flag committee then narrowed these time to a finally 4. A 5th option was later added due to a petition. A referendum between these 5 flags was held during November and December 2015. The winner of this referendum will go head-to-head with the current New Zealand flag in the 2nd referendum in March 2016. Copyright info: MUSIC 'Carefree' - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Comm...
One expat Kiwi’s brief explanation of the two New Zealand flag referendums. My home nation of New Zealand has just completed two referendums to decide on if a new flag should replace the old national flag. New Zealand's flag is strikingly similar to the Australian flag, and uses a Union Jack in the canton, so some Kiwi’s feel that changing the flag would be appropriate. But with the results in the Old tried and true design flies proudly, so what happened? Follow me on twitter: twitter.com/soliloquy084 Like the FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/soliloquy084 Further Reading: Hands off the All Blacks fern: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid;=11507304 Nike Shoe designer advice: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid;=11510969 Conflict of Intere...
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New Zealand Māori: Aotearoa is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by h
https://www.expedia.com/Auckland.d178233.Destination-Travel-Guides With 1.5 million lucky people calling Auckland home, this North Island gem is the most populous city in New Zealand. Auckland tourism is quite diverse, giving visitors a bounty of choices for how to spend their time. The city marries modern buildings and art with nature, and the surrounding region has plenty of its own attractions to offer. Auckland is called the City of Sails, boasting more boats per capita than anywhere else in the world. Nestled between two natural harbors, it’s no wonder residents and visitors alike enjoy spending time on the water. After a breakfast in Elliott Stables, take off on a boat cruise from downtown to explore the sights of Hauraki Gulf. With your feet back on solid ground, enjoy Auckland ...
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My Guide to New Zealand. Tips, tricks and help planning your adventure. QUICKLY... I'M AN IDIOT I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO MENTION LAKE TAUPO IN THE NORTH ISLAND - ARGUABLY THE BEST PLACE TO DO A SKYDIVE :) AND... Wellington is the capital... SORRY New Zealanders! :) :) What's included? Where to go, what not to miss, transport, activities / highlights, how much time you need, how much money to take, tips and tricks from my experience in NZ. **KIWI EXPERIENCE OFFER FOR MY READERS!** Get 10% off ANY bus pass (including ones on offer!) with 'KIWIMOLLIE'. Follow this link to see the passes and make your booking: http://bit.ly/1P5ZSqk My New Zealand GoPro Footage: http://bit.ly/1TsD0Te ----- NZ POSTS ON MY BLOG: Christchurch - http://bit.ly/1f77Cw3 Kaikoura - http://bit.ly/1L5jq03 Blenheim & ...
See why Queenstown, New Zealand is called the "Adventure Capital of the World!" Follow me as I only have 24 hours to experience the most thrill seeking and biggest adrenaline rush moments in life! We start off with a ride up the Skyline Gondola to the Skyline Luge where we'll experience one of the most breathtaking views on the planet! Atop Queenstown you can see the "Remarkables" mountain range from afar with the blue Lake Wakatipu surrounding the panoramic view! After enjoying the most breathtaking views, let's head down to the famous Fergburger and try one of the most popular burgers on this side of the planet! Trust me, this burger is worth standing in line for and is a MUST! After some shopping and ice cream from Mrs. Ferg, we call it a night at the Adventure Queenstown Hostel and g...
New Zealand, from the mountains to the rivers, the oceans and the marine life that calls this place home. You're going to love what we have to show you in this episode. But no matter who you are, if you love wild remote places, you will love New Zealand. -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► http://goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► http://goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► http://goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. Expoza Travel is taking you on a journey to the earth's most beautiful and fascinating places. Get inspiration and essentials with our travel guide videos and documentaries for your next tri...
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In this video the team sets out to explore Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand and gives you some insights as to what it is that makes this place so special. To book some of these great experiences visit: http://fttv.experienceoz.com.au/queenstown To Follow our Travel Adventure Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/user/FunTravelTVshow To catch up on previous episodes and destinations we have visited http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdJS5emgSs09gvLLguBHqBcBNDbQ69aVQ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/funtraveltv Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/funtraveltv #queenstown #newzealand #nzmustdo #adventure
http://www.expedia.com/Wellington.d6127327.Destination-Travel-Guides New Zealand is known as the “Land of the Long White Cloud” to its native Maori people, and Wellington is its cultural, political, and culinary capital. In fact, Wellington is the southernmost capital in the entire world. This compact city is trendy, creative, and begging to be explored. Wellington tourism is diverse; fresh ocean winds blow off the Cook Strait and invite you to kayak in the harbor or explore the beach. The compact city center is replete with street art and museums and imbued with creativity. Many Wellington tours begin with a cup of coffee at a downtown café. Once your eyes are open, take a walking tour of the area and observe the eclectic architecture, including the Parliament building and its beehive-...
Today we talk about how expensive it is to travel around New Zealand! For a full breakdown of prices and links check out the blog post: http://wp.me/p5G3cw-E4 New Zealand is a backpackers paradise with it’s two main islands packed with adventure, adrenaline sports and stunning sceneries. But with such beauty can come a hefty price tag! For the budget conscious backpacker, New Zealand can seem like a challenging place to make every single dollar stretch, but with the introduction of working holiday visas, more and more travellers are moving their way through the country and saving money as they go! After being in New Zealand for almost a year, I thought I would break down some of the most common expenses you are likely to encounter to help you budget your trip! VISAS: https://visaoptions...
When they say
We were never old enough to care
It's like first of November
And when they say
We were never good enough to love
They've been washed in the holy waters
So I wanna die
With my eyes full life
All the years I survived I knew nothing about
Nothing about
So I wanna die
With my head full life
All the years I survived I knew nothing about
Nothing about so much
Hope we got far
'Cause here it's the same as for a bear
To be stuck inside a bird cage
And if we swim
To see New Zealand with our friends
Oh would you please bury me there
And sing
Together for the new start
I'm sailing
Through the mighty coast lines
As a ghost on a holiday
So I wanna die
With my eyes full life
All the years I survived I knew nothing about
Nothing about
So I wanna die
With my head full life
All the years I survived I knew nothing about