Population of 4,252,000 Official languages: English (98%) Mori (4.2%) NZ Sign Language (0.6%) History The first settlers were Eastern Polynesians somewhere around 800 and 1300 AD These settlers developed into a distinct culture known as Mori First European Abel Janszoon Tasman in 1642 British explorer James Cook in 176871 Culture and sports Large festivals are held in celebration of Diwali and Chinese New Year. The world's largest Polynesian festival, Pasifika, is an annual event in Auckland. Diwaliis a major Indian and Nepalese holiday. Popular sports are rugby, cricket, bowls, netball, soccer, golf , swimming and tennis. New Zealand has won more Olympic gold medals than any other country. Main tourist attractions Mount Cook Mount Ruapehu and Lake Taupo White Island Bay of Islands Things to do in New Zealand Birdwatching Black Water rafting Bungee Jump in Auckland Swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura
British settlers and took along their own cultural elements. People say that in New Zealand there are more bagpipe ensembles than in Scotland. Thanks to permanent immigration from England and the fact that many young new-zealanders spend time in England for getting "over-sea experiences", the cultural connection between New Zealand and England won't get lost. Also the traditional English language stays preserved. Every year local people organize the Pacific Islands-themed festival Pasifika. It's held in Western Springs (a park in the west of the city), Auckland. Conclusion In conclusin I might say that New Zealand seems to be a paradise for me. The cities are modern, but people have taken care of nature too. I really would like to go there someday, because I'm a huge fan of green nature. Too bad is the fact that travelling to New Zealand is very expensive. References http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uus-Meremaa#Geograafia http://en.wikipedia
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