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LECTURE 8

New Zealand

1. Geography.
2. Etymology.
3. National flag.

4. Government.
5. Demography.
6. Economy.
7. Language.

8. Education.
9. Religion.
10. Literature.

Capital Wellington
Largest city Auckland

Anthem: "God Defend New Zealand"
"God Save the Queen"
Official languages 95.9% English

4.2% Māori [/’ma ri/ is the Polynesian
language]
Ethnic groups 67% European 15% Māori
11% "New Zealander"

10% Asian
7% Pacific peoples
1% Middle Eastern, Latin American,

African
Demonym New Zealander
Kiwi (colloquial)
Government Unitary parliamentary constitutional

monarchy
- Monarch Queen Elizabeth II
- Governor-General Jerry Mateparae

- Prime Minister John Key
Legislature Parliament
(House of Representatives)

Independence from the United Kingdom
- New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 17 January 1853

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