New Zealand is a very interesting country. It has got a total area of square kilometers. Новая Зеландия – очень интересная страна. Ее общая площадь составляет квадратных километров.

Two main islands It is situated to the south- east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands(North Island and South Island) and some smaller ones. Она расположена на юго - востоке от Австралии в Тихом океане. Она состоит из двух основных островов (Северный остров и Южный остров) и нескольких более мелких.

The capital The capital of New Zealand Island is Wellington. It is a financial centre too. The city was founded in 1840 and has been the capital since Столица Новой Зеландии - Веллингтон. Это также финансовый центр. Город был основан в 1840 году и является столицей с 1865 года.

Major industry New Zealand is rich in minerals. There are some major industries in the country, for example, iron and steel industry. The country has gas and petroleum. Новая Зеландия богата полезными ископаемыми. Основная отрасль промышленности – металлургическая. В стране есть газ и нефть.

Mountains There are many mountains in New Zealand. The highest is Mount Cook (3.764 meters or feet). В Новой Зеландии много гор. Самая высокая – Гора Кука. Ее высота составляет метра или футов.

Rivers and lakes There are many rivers and lakes in the country. The chief river is the Waikato. Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand. В стране много рек и озер. Основная река – Уаикато. Озеро Таупо является самым большим озером Новой Зеландии.

Kiwi This interesting bird lives in the wet pats of the thick bushes. In the day-time the bird does not go out. It comes out only at night to find food. Kiwis cannot fly. Эта интересная птица живет в мокрых густых кустах. В дневное время птица не выходит на улицу. Она выходит только ночью, чтобы найти пищу. Киви не умеют летать.

Kiwi Many years ago kiwis were hunted for food. Now the government does not permit the hunting of kiwis. The kiwi is now the symbol of New Zealand people. Small children are often called kiwis. Много лет назад на киви охотились для пищи. Теперь правительство не разрешает охоту на этих птиц. Киви теперь является символом Новой Зеландии. Маленьких детей часто называют киви.

Independent state New Zealand is an independent state, yet formerly it was a part of the British Empire. The head of the state is the Queen. New Zealand is a self-governing state. Новая Зеландия является независимым государством, но ранее она входила в состав Британской империи. Главой государства является Королева. Новая Зеландия - самоуправляемое государство.

Industry New Zealand has got heavy industry. There are many plants in the country. Paper and rubber industries are developed too. New Zealand exports wool, meat, butter. В Новой Зеландии есть тяжелая промышленность. В стране имеется много заводов. Также развиты бумажная и резиновая отрасли. Новая Зеландия экспортирует шерсть, мясо, масло.

Big cities There are some big cities as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson. Auckland and Wellington are the main ports of the country. Крупными городами страны являются Окленд, Веллингтон, Крайстчерч, Данидин, Нельсон. Окленд и Веллингтон являются основными портами страны.

Educational and cultural institutions There are educational and cultural institutions in Wellington. They are the University of New Zealand, Victoria University College and others. Victoria University was established in В Веллингтоне есть образовательные и культурные учреждения. Это Университет Новой Зеландии, Университетский Колледж Виктория и другие. Университет Виктории был создан в 1897 году.

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Official name New Zealand (English); Aoteraoa (Maori) Capital city Wellington Largest cities Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin Total area 268, 680 sq km Population 4,116, 000 people Main religions Christian, Catholic Major ethnic groups Europeans, Maori, Pacific Islanders, Asian Consist of North Island, South Island, Stewart Island, Chatman Islands and minor islands Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Official language English, Maori Nationality a New Zealander (the New Zealanders) Form of government parliamentary democratic monarchy Natural resources land (for farming, dairy farming, cattle breeding), forests Flag the New Zealand Flag Internet TLD (top-level domain) .nz International dialing code + 64

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The map of New Zealand

New Zealand lies between the Equator and the South Pole in the southern Pacific Ocean, near the eastern coast of Australia. New Zealand is an island country with a total area of 268, 680 sq km. It has no land boundaries. Australia is New Zealander’s nearest western neighbour. These two countries are separated from each other by the Tasman Sea.

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The geographical peculiarities

New Zealand is made up of three main islands – the North Sea, the South Sea and the Stewart Island. The South Island is separated from the North island by Cook Strait.

The Stewart Island Cook Strait The North Sea The South Sea

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There are also such smaller offshore islands as the Chatham Islands, Campbell Islands, the Antipode Islands, the Bounty Islands and the Auckland Islands.

The Antipodes Islands The Kermadec Islands Chatham Island The Bounty Island Campbell Island

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It’s interesting to know…

…New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). So, it is one of the first places in the world to see the new day. …The Maori people call New Zealand Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as “The Land of the Long White Cloud”. …New Zealand is also called “Godzone”, “Pig Isles”, “Shaky Isles”, “Quaky Isles”, “Maoriland” and “Kiwiland” An interesting historical fact… The name “New Zealand” came from Dutch cartographers, who called the islands “Nova Zeelandia”, after the Dutch province of Zeeland. British explorer James Cook adapted the name to the English language and the name became New Zealand.

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Though the country is so small there are so many beautiful things that attract attention - volcanoes, subtropical rainforests, geysers, fiords, beaches, glaciers and high mountain peaks. New Zealand lies on the plates that make geological movements. Volcanic action still continues on the islands. Earthquakes are frequent here though they are not so damaging. The North Island has a number of large active volcanoes, among them is Ruapehu. The last eruptions were here in 1995 and 1996.

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Flora and fauna of New Zealand

Flora in New Zealand is very rich. There are about 2,000 species where 1,500 are endemic (which are only found in this country). It also has some of the oldest trees. Fauna in this country is also special. Long time ago, without enemies, some birds lost their ability to fly, and some insects became gigantic. It’s interesting to know… Before Europeans came to New Zealand there were no predatory animals at all. This was so good for many flightless birds. All wild mammals living in New Zealand at present were imported.

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Many of New Zealand’s native animals are found nowhere else in the world: the kiwi – its egg is about one fifth of its own weight the kakapo – the world’s largest flightless parrot the tuatara – the oldest living reptile Tuataras live for 300 years. They can be traced back 190 million years to the Mesozoic era

kiwi kakapo tuatara

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the biggest earthworms in the world the smallest bats in the world – the only native land mammals in New Zealand the weta – the heaviest insect in the world (70 gm and 20 cm long)

the weta New Zealand bat

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Rivers and mountains

New Zealand is a very mountainous country. About one third of the islands is covered with mountains. The Southern Alps run along the western coast of the South Island and are the highest in New Zealand. Mount Cook is the highest mountain there (3, 050 metres above the sea level).

the Southern Alps Mount Cook

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It’s interesting to know… Sometimes New Zealanders say that the North Island means “beaches” and the South Island means “mountains”

New Zealand’s rivers are mainly short and swift. The longest river is the Waikato. There are many lakes on both islands as well. The North Island’s volcanic interior contains New Zealand’s largest lake. Its name is lake Taupo.

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New Zealand is known for its maritime climate which is quite good during the whole year. It is moist, temperate and is affected by latitude and the proximity of the ocean. Climate of this country has no extremes and no wide range of temperatures. The difference of winter and summer temperatures is about 10 degrees. That is why New Zealand is very attractive for tourists. Seasons here are reverse of the Northern Hemisphere like in Australia. Because of New Zealand’s wet and mild climate many inhabitants of the country are busy with farming and dairy goods production. There are heavy rainfalls in New Zealand all year round which is very good for cattle –farming, sheep- farming, growing fruit, vegetables and flowers.

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More than 85 per cent of the population of New Zealand lives in urban areas. The principal country cities are Wellington (the capital), Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Hutt City, Invercargill. Early in the 20th century the first four mentioned cities were almost equal in importance but then they started to develop rapidly except for Dunedin. Wellington is the capital of the country, its second largest city, the main port, the centre of finance and commerce and a sit of the government. It is situated on the southern coast of the North Island. The population of greater Wellington is about 350,000 people. Wellington has been the capital of the country since 1865.

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An interesting historical fact… Wellington’s nickname is “the windy city”. The first European name of the city was “Port Nicholson” named after a captain of the British navy who in 1839 bought the land from the local Maori tribe in exchange for blankets. In 1840 the first settlers arrived from Britain and called this settlement “Britannia”. And “Britannia” later became “Wellington”.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and its former capital. It has a population of over a million people. Auckland was first established as the capital of the British colonial government. Despite the fact that Auckland is much larger than Wellington it is geographically less central. So, this was the major deciding factor for transferring the capital to Wellington. Christchurch and Dunedin are two main cities of the South Island. These cities are very much like British ones because of their atmosphere.

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The population of the country

the Maori – маори, представители полинезийской расы, аборигены Новой Зеландии. The population of New Zealand is over four million people. It is unevenly distributed. The main part of the population lives on the North Island which is obviously closer to the Equator and warmer. About 50 per cent of the population lives in four cities of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

It’s interesting to know… Arthur Lydiard, a New Zealander, invented jogging – the method of building physical fitness by increasing stamina gradually through running slowly. Bungee jumping was also invented in New Zealand.

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Almost 70 per cent of the population is people of European (mainly British) background. And about eight per cent is the Maori, New Zealand’s indigenous inhabitants or Aborigines. There are also small minorities of Pacific Islanders and Asians. The Maori originate from a Polynesian people from south-east Asia. The exact date of Polynesian settlement on islands of New Zealand is unknown. It could be between 950-1130 AD. The Maori tribes had lived on the islands of New Zealand for hundreds of years before the white people came there. Abel Tasman was the first European explorer who saw New Zealand in 1642. But captain James Cook, an Englishman, was the first who first set foot on New Zealand’s soil in 1769. After his voyages Europeans began to come frequently.

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An interesting historical fact…

Before Europeans came to the island, the tribes of Maori did not have the name for themselves. They adopted the name “Maori” meaning “normal” to distinguish themselves from Europeans.

The tribes of Maori are well-known all over the world. The Maori are famous for their folk-songs and wood-work. They are often called “Vikings of Sunrise”.

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In the 19th century there was a struggle between the Maori people and the British colonies. It was a series of the Maori Wars. Many of the Maori were killed and English settlers took their lands. Both English and Maori are official languages. English is more widely spoken, though the Maori language is now coming back thanks to the revival of their native language Maoritanga and Maori culture.

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The symbols of New Zealand

The symbol of New Zealand is the kiwi – a flightless bird, native to this country. Kiwi has no tail, almost no wings and is about the size of a large hen. No other bird lays eggs so large in proportion to its size: the egg is about one fifth of its own weigh. It means that in many ways the kiwi does not look like an ordinary bird. It is rare and very much protected.

It’s interesting to know:

The Kiwi as an emblem first appeared in the late 19th century. During World War I the name “kiwi” was used for New Zealand soldiers.

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Today, New Zealanders overseas (and at home) are called “Kiwis”. The Kiwi is closely associated with the Armed Forces. The green fruit with the brown skin that we call “kiwi” is known as “kiwifruit”. They often call small children “Kiwis”. In elementary school there are such posters with the words: “Be a tidy kiwi!” The bird is now used in the coat of arms, crests and badges of many New Zealand cities, clubs and organisations.

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The political system of New Zealand

New Zealand is an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations. This country is a constitutional monarchy. The British monarch is the Head of State but Governor-General, usually a New Zealander, represents the Queen by carrying out responsibilities. The government consists of the Governor-General, the Prime Minister who is the leader of the party in power, Cabinet (executive branch) and the Parliament (legislative branch).

John Key, the Prime Minister

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The Parliament, contrary to the UK, consists of only one chamber – the House of Representatives. There are 120 members. Its members are elected every three years. The chief political parties are the Labour Party, the National Party and the New Zealand First Party.

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Some details of culture of New Zealand

The culture of New Zealand is a mixture of different cultures: British, Aboriginal and other European countries. Today New Zealanders are highly educated and sophisticated urban dwellers. There is a cultural phenomenon in New Zealand known as “kiwiana”. You know that New Zealanders are called “kiwis” around the world after the native bird “kiwi”. Now their “kiwi” sense of humor, “kiwi” view of life make up “Kiwiana”, which is all the special things and details that show their national identity, their “kiwi nationhood”. Kiwifruit, for example, was once known as Chinese gooseberry, but the fact that it was imported from New Zealand made world call this fruit – kiwifruit.

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How to make dessert “pavlova”

Для безе: белки от 4 яиц 1 стакан (200 мл) сахара Кроме того: 0,5 л баночка консервированной вишни без косточек 10-15 шт. рассыпчатого несладкого крекера 100 г молотых грецких орехов или миндальной стружки Для крема: 0,5 л жирных сливок или густой сметаны 150 г сахара 1 пакетик ванильного сахара желательно - 1-2 пакетика загустителя сливок (если у Вас сливки 35% жирности, то он не понадобится) Для шоколадного соуса: 3 ст. ложки порошка какао 3-4 ст.л. сахара 3-5 ст.л. воды

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1. Готовим безе (можно сделать заранее, но тогда хранить в плотно закрытой банке, в сухом месте). Взбить в крепкую пену 4 белка с 1 стак. сахара. Духовку разогреть до 75 гр С (максимум - до 100). Противень слегка смазать рафинированным подсолнечным маслом, чуть присыпать мукой, и выложить на него чайной ложкой (или из кондитерского шприца со звездообразной насадкой) маленькие безешки. Поставить в нагретую духовку. ВОТ ТУТ САМОЕ ГЛАВНОЕ - ЧТОБЫ БЕЗЕ ПОЛУЧИЛИСЬ БЕЛЫМИ И ХРУСТЯЩИМИ, ОНО ДОЛЖНЫ, СКОРЕЕ ВЫСОХНУТЬ В ДУХОВКЕ, НЕЖЕЛИ ЗАПЕЧЬСЯ!!! Поэтому так важна низкая температура и время выпекания - около 1 - 1,5 часов! Когда безе готовы, осторожно снять их с противня и оставить в сухом месте. 2. Приготовить крем: взбить сливки (сметану) с сахаром, ванильным сахаром и закрепителем в крепкую пену. 3. Шоколадный соус: смешать какао-порошок с сахаром, добавить воду (до кашицеобразного состояния), поставить на маленький огонь, помешивая, проварить 3-5 минут. Остудить.

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4. Составление десерта: на дно посуды, в которой будет подаваться десерт, положить немного раскрошенных крекеров, потом ложку шоколадного соуса, затем немного крема, затем безе, затем вишня, крекер, соус, крем и т.д. Все это пересыпать орехами. Слои составлять неплотно, достаточно условно, главное, чтобы слои были распределены равномерно и «живописно». 5. Сверху немного полить соусом. Можно украсить коктейльной вишней. Дать постоять на холоде 1-2 часа. Enjoy your dessert!!!

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Among the qualities valued by New Zealanders are individualism, self-reliance and a genius for invention. Long time ago first people in New Zealand dealt with isolation and the elements, so that it developed their ingenuity and made them multi-skilled. That contributed a lot to their character. They also have a strong sense of fair play and teamwork. New Zealand was one of the first countries who gave women the right to vote. The language in this country is close to Australian English with some elements of the Maori language.

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New Zealand

Fact File

Official name New Zealand (English); Aoteraoa (Maori)

Capital city

Largest cities Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin

Total area 268, 680 sq km

Population 4,116, 000 people

Main religions Christian, Catholic

Major ethnic groups Europeans, Maori, Pacific Islanders, Asian

Consist of North Island, South Island, Stewart Island,

Chatman Islands and minor islands

Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)

Official language English, Maori

Nationality a New Zealander (the New Zealanders)

Form of government parliamentary democratic monarchy

Natural resources land (for farming, dairy farming, cattle breeding), forests

Flag the New Zealand Flag

Internet TLD (top-level domain) .nz

International dialing code + 64

The map of New Zealand

New Zealand lies between the Equator and the South Pole in the southern Pacific Ocean, near the eastern coast of Australia.

New Zealand is an island country with a total area of 268, 680 sq km.

It has no land boundaries. Australia is New Zealander’s nearest western neighbour. These two countries are separated from each other by the Tasman Sea.

New Zealand is made up of three main islands – the North Sea, the South Sea and the Stewart Island. The South Island is separated from the North island by Cook Strait.

The Stewart Island

The geographical peculiarities

There are also such smaller offshore islands as the Chatham Islands, Campbell Islands, the Antipode Islands, the Bounty Islands and the Auckland Islands.

Campbell Island

The Antipodes Islands

Chatham Island

The Kermadec Islands

The Bounty Island

It’s interesting to know…

… New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). So, it is one of the first places in the world to see the new day.

… The Maori people call New Zealand Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as “The Land of the Long White Cloud”.

… New Zealand is also called “Godzone”, “Pig Isles”, “Shaky Isles”, “Quaky Isles”, “Maoriland” and “Kiwiland”

The name “New Zealand” came from Dutch cartographers, who called the islands “Nova Zeelandia”, after the Dutch province of Zeeland. British explorer James Cook adapted the name to the English language and the name became New Zealand.

The geographical peculiarities

Though the country is so small there are so many beautiful things that attract attention - volcanoes, subtropical rainforests, geysers, fiords, beaches, glaciers and high mountain peaks.

New Zealand lies on the plates that make geological movements. Volcanic action still continues on the islands. Earthquakes are frequent here though they are not so damaging.

The North Island has a number of large active volcanoes, among them is Ruapehu. The last eruptions were here in 1995 and 1996.

Flora in New Zealand is very rich. There are about 2,000 species where 1,500 are endemic (which are only found in this country). It also has some of the oldest trees.

Fauna in this country is also special. Long time ago, without enemies, some birds lost their ability to fly, and some insects became gigantic.

It’s interesting to know…

Before Europeans came to New Zealand there were no predatory animals at all. This was so good for many flightless birds. All wild mammals living in New Zealand at present were imported.

Flora and fauna of New Zealand

Many of New Zealand’s native animals are found nowhere else in the world:

• the kiwi – its egg is about one fifth of its own weight
• the kakapo – the world’s largest flightless parrot
• the tuatara – the oldest living reptile Tuataras live for 300 years. They can be

traced back 190 million years to the Mesozoic era

Flora and fauna of New Zealand

• the biggest earthworms in the world
• the smallest bats in the world – the only native land mammals in New

• the weta – the heaviest insect in the world (70 gm and 20 cm long)

New Zealand bat

the weta

Rivers and mountains

New Zealand is a very mountainous country. About one third of the islands is covered with mountains. The Southern Alps run along the western coast of the South Island and are the highest in New Zealand. Mount Cook is the highest mountain there (3, 050 metres above the sea level).

the Southern Alps

Mount Cook

Rivers and mountains

It’s interesting to know…

Sometimes New Zealanders say that the North Island means “beaches” and the South Island means “mountains”

New Zealand’s rivers are mainly short and swift. The longest river is the Waikato. There are many lakes on both islands as well. The North Island’s volcanic interior contains New Zealand’s largest lake. Its name is lake Taupo.

New Zealand is known for its maritime climate which is quite good during the whole year. It is moist, temperate and is affected by latitude and the proximity of the ocean.

Climate of this country has no extremes and no wide range of temperatures. The difference of winter and summer temperatures is about 10 degrees. That is why New Zealand is very attractive for tourists. Seasons here are reverse of the Northern Hemisphere like in Australia.

Because of New Zealand’s wet and mild climate many inhabitants of the country are busy with farming and dairy goods production.

There are heavy rainfalls in New Zealand all year round which is very good for cattle –farming, sheep- farming, growing fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Big cities

More than 85 per cent of the population of New Zealand lives in urban areas. The principal country cities are Wellington (the capital), Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Hutt City, Invercargill. Early in the 20 th century the first four mentioned cities were almost equal in importance but then they started to develop rapidly except for Dunedin.

Wellington is the capital of the country, its second largest city, the main port, the centre of finance and commerce and a sit of the government. It is situated on the southern coast of the North Island.

The population of greater Wellington is about 350,000 people. Wellington has been the capital of the country since 1865.

Big cities

An interesting historical fact…

Wellington’s nickname is “the windy city”. The first European name of the city was “Port Nicholson” named after a captain of the British navy who in 1839 bought the land from the local Maori tribe in exchange for blankets. In 1840 the first settlers arrived from Britain and called this settlement “Britannia”. And “Britannia” later became “Wellington”.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and its former capital. It has a population of over a million people. Auckland was first established as the capital of the British colonial government.

Despite the fact that Auckland is much larger than Wellington it is geographically less central. So, this was the major deciding factor for transferring the capital to Wellington.

Christchurch and Dunedin are two main cities of the South Island. These cities are very much like British ones because of their atmosphere.

• the Maori – маори, представители полинезийской расы, аборигены Новой Зеландии.

The population of New Zealand is over four million people. It is unevenly distributed. The main part of the population lives on the North Island which is obviously closer to the Equator and warmer. About 50 per cent of the population lives in four cities of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

It’s interesting to know…

Arthur Lydiard, a New Zealander, invented jogging – the method of building physical fitness by increasing stamina gradually through running slowly. Bungee jumping was also invented in New Zealand.

The population of the country

Almost 70 per cent of the population is people of European (mainly British) background. And about eight per cent is the Maori, New Zealand’s indigenous inhabitants or Aborigines. There are also small minorities of Pacific Islanders and Asians.

The Maori originate from a Polynesian people from south-east Asia. The exact date of Polynesian settlement on islands of New Zealand is unknown. It could be between 950-1130 AD.

The Maori tribes had lived on the islands of New Zealand for hundreds of years before the white people came there.

Abel Tasman was the first European explorer who saw New Zealand in 1642. But captain James Cook, an Englishman, was the first who first set foot on New Zealand’s soil in 1769. After his voyages Europeans began to come frequently.

The population of the country

An interesting historical fact…

Before Europeans came to the island, the tribes of Maori did not have the name for themselves. They adopted the name “Maori” meaning “normal” to distinguish themselves from Europeans.

The tribes of Maori are well-known all over the world. The Maori are famous for their folk-songs and wood-work. They are often called “Vikings of Sunrise”.

The population of the country

In the 19 th century there was a struggle between the Maori people and the British colonies. It was a series of the Maori Wars. Many of the Maori were killed and English settlers took their lands.

Both English and Maori are official languages. English is more widely spoken, though the Maori language is now coming back thanks to the revival of their native language Maoritanga and Maori culture.

The symbols of New Zealand

The symbol of New Zealand is the kiwi – a flightless bird, native to this country.

Kiwi has no tail, almost no wings and is about the size of a large hen. No other bird lays eggs so large in proportion to its size: the egg is about one fifth of its own weigh. It means that in many ways the kiwi does not look like an ordinary bird. It is rare and very much protected.

It’s interesting to know:

The Kiwi as an emblem first appeared in the late 19 th century. During World War I the name “kiwi” was used for New Zealand soldiers.

The symbols of New Zealand

Today, New Zealanders overseas (and at home) are called “Kiwis”. The Kiwi is closely associated with the Armed Forces. The green fruit with the brown skin that we call “kiwi” is known as “kiwifruit”.

They often call small children “Kiwis”. In elementary school there are such posters with the words: “Be a tidy kiwi!”

The bird is now used in the coat of arms, crests and badges of many New Zealand cities, clubs and organisations.

The symbols of New Zealand

As for the New Zealand Flag, the stars of the Southern Cross show country’s location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Flag shows that New Zealand was once a British colony.

The symbols of New Zealand

The New Zealand and Australian flags have very much in common. The only difference is that the Australian Flag shows the stars of the Southern Cross in white colour on a blue field while the New Zealand Flag shows the stars in red on a blue field.

The symbols of New Zealand

There are two national anthems of New Zealand and both have equal status. These are “God defend New Zealand” and “God Save the Queen”. The first one is always used on sports occasions.

New Zealand’s coat of arms

New Zealand is an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations.

This country is a constitutional monarchy. The British monarch is the Head of State but Governor-General, usually a New Zealander, represents the Queen by carrying out responsibilities.

The government consists of the Governor-General, the Prime Minister who is the leader of the party in power, Cabinet (executive branch) and the Parliament (legislative branch).

John Key, the Prime Minister

The political system of New Zealand

The Parliament, contrary to the UK, consists of only one chamber – the House of Representatives. There are 120 members. Its members are elected every three years.

The chief political parties are the Labour Party, the National Party and the New Zealand First Party.

The culture of New Zealand is a mixture of different cultures: British, Aboriginal and other European countries.

Today New Zealanders are highly educated and sophisticated urban dwellers.

There is a cultural phenomenon in New Zealand known as “kiwiana”. You know that New Zealanders are called “kiwis” around the world after the native bird “kiwi”. Now their “kiwi” sense of humor, “kiwi” view of life make up “Kiwiana”, which is all the special things and details that show their national identity, their “kiwi nationhood”.

Kiwifruit, for example, was once known as Chinese gooseberry, but the fact that it was imported from New Zealand made world call this fruit – kiwifruit.

Some details of culture of New Zealand

There is a famous New Zealand dessert called “pavlova” (meringue, cream and kiwi topping). It was invented as a tribute to the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova who toured to Australia and New Zealand in 1926.

Для безе:

• белки от 4 яиц
• 1 стакан (200 мл) сахара

Кроме того:

• 0,5 л баночка консервированной вишни без косточек
• 10-15 шт. рассыпчатого несладкого крекера
• 100 г молотых грецких орехов или миндальной стружки

Для крема:

• 0,5 л жирных сливок или густой сметаны
• 150 г сахара
• 1 пакетик ванильного сахара
• желательно - 1-2 пакетика загустителя сливок (если у Вас сливки 35% жирности, то он не понадобится)

Для шоколадного соуса:

• 3 ст. ложки порошка какао
• 3-4 ст.л. сахара
• 3-5 ст.л. воды

How to make dessert “pavlova”

1. Готовим безе (можно сделать заранее, но тогда хранить в плотно закрытой банке, в сухом месте). Взбить в крепкую пену 4 белка с 1 стак. сахара. Духовку разогреть до 75 гр С (максимум - до 100). Противень слегка смазать рафинированным подсолнечным маслом, чуть присыпать мукой, и выложить на него чайной ложкой (или из кондитерского шприца со звездообразной насадкой) маленькие безешки. Поставить в нагретую духовку. ВОТ ТУТ САМОЕ ГЛАВНОЕ - ЧТОБЫ БЕЗЕ ПОЛУЧИЛИСЬ БЕЛЫМИ И ХРУСТЯЩИМИ, ОНО ДОЛЖНЫ, СКОРЕЕ ВЫСОХНУТЬ В ДУХОВКЕ, НЕЖЕЛИ ЗАПЕЧЬСЯ!!! Поэтому так важна низкая температура и время выпекания - около 1 - 1,5 часов! Когда безе готовы, осторожно снять их с противня и оставить в сухом месте.

2. Приготовить крем: взбить сливки (сметану) с сахаром, ванильным сахаром и закрепителем в крепкую пену.

3. Шоколадный соус: смешать какао-порошок с сахаром, добавить воду (до кашицеобразного состояния), поставить на маленький огонь, помешивая, проварить 3-5 минут. Остудить.

How to make dessert “pavlova”

4. Составление десерта: на дно посуды, в которой будет подаваться десерт, положить немного раскрошенных крекеров, потом ложку шоколадного соуса, затем немного крема, затем безе, затем вишня, крекер, соус, крем и т.д. Все это пересыпать орехами. Слои составлять неплотно, достаточно условно, главное, чтобы слои были распределены равномерно и «живописно».

5. Сверху немного полить соусом. Можно украсить коктейльной вишней. Дать постоять на холоде 1-2 часа.

Enjoy your dessert!!!

Some details of culture of New Zealand

New Zealanders love water. They have a strong passion for ocean- going craft. New Zealanders have won many medals for yachting, windsurfing, kayaking and rowing.

Some details of culture of New Zealand

Among the qualities valued by New Zealanders are individualism, self-reliance and a genius for invention. Long time ago first people in New Zealand dealt with isolation and the elements, so that it developed their ingenuity and made them multi-skilled. That contributed a lot to their character.

They also have a strong sense of fair play and teamwork. New Zealand was one of the first countries who gave women the right to vote.

The language in this country is close to Australian English with some elements of the Maori language.

Auckland

Christchurch

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New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand is a very interesting country. It has got a total area of 269.000 square kilometers. Новая Зеландия – очень интересная страна. Ее общая площадь составляет 269.000 квадратных километров.

Two main islands It is situated to the south-east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands(North Island and South Island) and some smaller ones. Она расположена на юго - востоке от Австралии в Тихом океане. Она состоит из двух основных островов (Северный остров и Южный остров) и нескольких более мелких.

Population Nearly 3.5 million people live in the country. В стране проживает около 3.5 миллионов человек.

The capital The capital of New Zealand Island is Wellington. It is a financial centre too. The city was founded in 1840 and has been the capital since 1865. Столица Новой Зеландии - Веллингтон. Это также финансовый центр. Город был основан в 1840 году и является столицей с 1865 года.

Official language The official language is English. Официальный язык – английский.

Climate The climate of New Zealand is moist. Климат в Новой Зеландии влажный.

Major industry New Zealand is rich in minerals. There are some major industries in the country, for example, iron and steel industry. The country has gas and petroleum. Новая Зеландия богата полезными ископаемыми. Основная отрасль промышленности – металлургическая. В стране есть газ и нефть.

Mountains There are many mountains in New Zealand. The highest is Mount Cook (3.764 meters or 12.349 feet). В Новой Зеландии много гор. Самая высокая – Гора Кука. Ее высота составляет 3.764 метра или 12.349 футов.

Rivers and lakes There are many rivers and lakes in the country. The chief river is the Waikato. Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand. В стране много рек и озер. Основная река – Уаикато. Озеро Таупо является самым большим озером Новой Зеландии.

Animals and birds Have you heard about the native animals and birds of the country ? One of them is the kiwi. Вы слышали о местных животных и птицах страны? Одним из них является киви.

Kiwi This interesting bird lives in the wet pats of the thick bushes. In the day-time the bird does not go out. It comes out only at night to find food. Kiwis cannot fly. Эта интересная птица живет в мокрых густых кустах. В дневное время птица не выходит на улицу. Она выходит только ночью, чтобы найти пищу. Киви не умеют летать.

Kiwi Many years ago kiwis were hunted for food. Now the government does not permit the hunting of kiwis. The kiwi is now the symbol of New Zealand people. Small children are often called kiwis. Много лет назад на киви охотились для пищи. Теперь правительство не разрешает охоту на этих птиц. Киви теперь является символом Новой Зеландии. Маленьких детей часто называют киви.

Independent state New Zealand is an independent state, yet formerly it was a part of the British Empire. The head of the state is the Queen. New Zealand is a self-governing state. Новая Зеландия является независимым государством, но ранее она входила в состав Британской империи. Главой государства является Королева. Новая Зеландия - самоуправляемое государство.

Parliament The Parliament consists of one House only, the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. Парламент состоит только из одной палаты - Палаты представителей. Премьер-министр является главой правительства.

Industry New Zealand has got heavy industry. There are many plants in the country. Paper and rubber industries are developed too. New Zealand exports wool, meat, butter. В Новой Зеландии есть тяжелая промышленность. В стране имеется много заводов. Также развиты бумажная и резиновая отрасли. Новая Зеландия экспортирует шерсть, мясо, масло.

Big cities There are some big cities as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson. Auckland and Wellington are the main ports of the country. Крупными городами страны являются Окленд, Веллингтон, Крайстчерч, Данидин, Нельсон. Окленд и Веллингтон являются основными портами страны.

Educational and cultural institutions There are educational and cultural institutions in Wellington. They are the University of New Zealand, Victoria University College and others. Victoria University was established in 1897. В Веллингтоне есть образовательные и культурные учреждения. Это Университет Новой Зеландии, Университетский Колледж Виктория и другие. Университет Виктории был создан в 1897 году.

New Zealand New Zealand is a very interesting and beautiful country. Новая Зеландия очень интересная и красивая страна.

Презентацию подготовила Сироштанова Е.А., МБОУ СОШ № 76, п. Гигант 2014 год

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New Zealand (the Land of the Long White Cloud)

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The country was named New Zealand after the Dutch province of Zeeland which means “Sea Land” in Dutch. New Zealand has another name, Aotearoa, which means “the land of the Long white cloud” in the Maori language.

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Discovery
When the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman came to New Zealand in 1642, Maori warriors fought off his sailors and he was unable to land.
The first Maori settled in New Zealand about a thousand years ago. They came from Polynesia and were excellent sailors and fierce warriors.
In 1769, the British explorer James Cook"s claimed New Zealand for Britain.

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The flag of New Zealand has the Union Jack in the top left-hand corner and the four-star Southern cross in the right half. On the blue state flag the stars are red, outlined in white.
flag

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The Coat of Arms of New Zealand is the official symbol of New Zealand. The shield is supported by two figures, a blonde Pākehā (European) woman holding the New Zealand flag, and a Māori warrior holding a taiaha (Māori staff). The shield is topped with the St Edward’s Crown, and beneath the shield are two silver fern leaves and a scroll bearing the words "New Zealand".
Coat of arms

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God of Nations at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific"s triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand. Men of every creed and race, Gather here before Thy face, Asking Thee to bless this place, God defend our free land. From dissension, envy, hate, And corruption guard our state, Make our country good and great, God defend New Zealand. Peace, not war, shall be our boast, But, should foes assail our coast, Make us then a mighty host, God defend our free land.
National Anthem
Lord of battles in Thy might, Put our enemies to flight, Let our cause be just and right, God defend New Zealand. Let our love for Thee increase, May Thy blessings never cease, Give us plenty, give us peace, God defend our free land. From dishonour and from shame, Guard our country"s spotless name, Crown her with immortal fame, God defend New Zealand. May our mountains ever be Freedom"s ramparts on the sea, Make us faithful unto Thee, God defend our free land. Guide her in the nations" van, Preaching love and truth to man, Working out Thy glorious plan, God defend New Zealand.
God defend New Zealand

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The head of State is Queen Elizabeth II represented by the Governor-General.
Sir Anand Satyanand, Governor-General
John Key, the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.
It is a constitutional monarchy, an independent state within the Commonwealth.

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Territory
The country is situated to the south-east of Australia. It consists of three large islands, called North Island, South Island and Steward Island, and also many small islands.
The Cook Strait separates the main North and South islands. The Tasman Sea separates New Zealand from Australia.
The total land area is 268,021 km²

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Mount Cook (Aoraki) is the highest (3,754 m) peak .
New Zealand is a mountainous country. The highest New Zealand mountains are the Southern Alps. They lie near the west coast of South Island. The mountains in North Island are not so high and are mostly forest covered.

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Climate
The climate is pleasant in all seasons, without much difference between winter and summer. It is never very hot or very cold in New Zealand because it is surrounded by water.

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New Zealand is a land of volcanoes. Most of them are sleeping, but some are active and you can see steam and smoke coming from them.
Rotorua
The hot water lakes in Rotorua are of extraordinary colours: yellow, green and even orange. Here steam and hot water explode out of the hot ground.
There are pools of natural hot water where you can swim.

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The isolation of New Zealand from other lands allowed the survival of animals and plants from the time of the dinosaurs.
weka
takahe
kakapo
tuatara
New Zealand is the only place in the whole world where Tuatara can be found in the wild. Its relatives were dinosaurs.
animals

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pohutukawa
fern
Tane Mahuta
plants
kiwi
The beautiful pohutukawa tree has red flowers at Christmas, and people call it “ the New Zealand Christmas tree.” It is a symbol of the country. The ancient silver fern can be found only in New Zealand. It can be 10 meters high or more. Kiwifruit, the brown furry fruit with green flesh , is grown in here too.
The oldest tree in the country is Tane Mahuta. It is a Maori name which means “Lord of theForest.” It is between 1250 and 2500 years old.

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New Zealand has three official languages:  New Zealand English (spoken by 3,673,623 people)  Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) (spoken by 157,110 people)  New Zealand Sign Language (spoken by 24,090 people)

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Māori
The Māori, a Polynesian native people, are the aborigines of New Zealand. They lived in New Zealand hundreds of years before the white man came. For many years the Māori people have been fighting for their rights.

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waka taua
wood carving
tattoos
Beautiful carvings, artwork, music, dance and traditional buildings all from part of the Maori heritage. The Maori had no written language, so all their traditions were handed down orally. They used songs and carvings to tell stories from the past that held lessons for the young.
Traditionally, Maori people had tattoos (known as “moko”) on the faces and bodies. Men usually had full-faced tattoos, women had moko on their chins and noses.

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City Population
Auckland 1,354,900
Christchurch 390,300
Wellington 389,700
Hamilton 171,600
Napier-Hastings Urban Area 124,400
Tauranga 120,000
Dunedin 116,600
Palmerston North 81,600
Nelson 59,800
Rotorua 55,900
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. The main cities of are Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Cities
The population of New Zealand is over 3 million people.