Where is New Zealand?

New Zealand is located in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, facing Australia across the tasman sea to the west.

The whole country of New Zealand consists of two big islands, the South Island and the North Island, as well as Stewart Island and some small islands nearby. Cook Strait lies between the north and south islands. It has a mild maritime climate. The whole territory is mountainous, with narrow plains and rich forest resources. The total area is about 270,000 square kilometers, and the coastline is about 1.5 million kilometers. China has 65,438+065,438+0 regions, 5 single jurisdictions and 67 regional administrative agencies.

By April 2023, the total population of New Zealand will be 5228 1000, of which 70% are descendants of European immigrants and 0/7% are Maori. The official languages are English and Maori. Nearly half the residents believe in Christianity.

From 65438 to 0350, Maori settled in New Zealand. 1642, Dutch sailors landed in New Zealand. From 1769 to 1777, Captain Cook of England visited New Zealand five times. Since then, Britain has immigrated to New Zealand in large numbers and declared its occupation.

1840 On February 6th, Britain forced Maori chiefs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, and New Zealand became a British colony. /kloc-became independent in 0/907 and became a British dominion, with politics, economy and diplomacy under British control. From 65438 to 0947, New Zealand became a sovereign country, but it still belonged to the Commonwealth.

New Zealand specialty:

1, kiwifruit

Kiwi is not only used to address Kiwi, but also used to address New Zealanders. Related history can be traced back to World War I, which was the nickname of New Zealand soldiers. In the international currency market, the New Zealand dollar, the basic monetary unit of New Zealand, is often called "strange" because there is a New Zealand dollar on one side of a coin. Perhaps the most famous "wonder" is the delicious kiwifruit.

Kiwi originated in China and was called "China gooseberry" after being transplanted to New Zealand. However, when New Zealand fruit farmers exported this fruit in large quantities, they named it Kiwi, which is famous all over the world.

2. Kiwifruit

The Fengrao Bay Area in the North Island of New Zealand has abundant sunshine, warm climate and fertile soil, and is rich in kiwifruit. After New Zealand introduced kiwifruit from China in 1906, it was the most successful in Shengfeng Bay and became the second largest kiwifruit producer in the world.

3. wine

The main grape growing areas in New Zealand are in the dry and sunny east, including Gisborne, Hawke Bay and Marburg. Other major areas are Auckland, Martenburg, Nelson and Central Otago.

These areas, located between 36 and 45 degrees north latitude, are golden areas for grape cultivation and have created New Zealand's wine-making culture. Several major wine producing areas hold wine and food festivals every year, and most wineries are open to tourists to taste wine. Many large wineries also operate restaurants and cafes, and offer retail and online sales.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-New Zealand