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

The whole country of New Zealand consists of two big islands, the South Island and the North Island, and Stewart Island and some small islands nearby. Between the north and south islands is the Cook Strait. It has a temperate maritime climate. The whole territory is mountainous, with narrow plains and rich forest resources. The total area is about 27, square kilometers, and the coastline is about 15, kilometers long. There are 11 large regions, 5 single jurisdictions and 67 regional administrative agencies in China.

By April 223, the total population of New Zealand was 5,228,1, of which 7% were descendants of European immigrants and 17% were Maori. The official languages are English and Maori. Nearly half the residents believe in Christianity.

since p>135, Maori have settled in New Zealand. In 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.

On February 6th, 184, Britain forced Maori chiefs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, and New Zealand became a British colony. Independent in 197, it became a British dominion, and its politics, economy and diplomacy were controlled by Britain. In 1947, New Zealand became a sovereign country, but it still belongs to the Commonwealth.

New Zealand's specialties:

1. Kiwi is not only used to address kiwi birds, but also used to address New Zealanders. The related history can be traced back to the First World War, which was the nickname of New Zealand soldiers. In the international currency market, the basic monetary unit of New Zealand, the New Zealand dollar, is often called "strange" because there is a kiwi on one side of the coin. The most famous "singularity" may be the delicious kiwi fruit.

Kiwifruit originated in China and was called "China gooseberry" when 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 Fengsheng Bay area in the North Island of New Zealand is rich in kiwifruit with abundant sunshine, warm climate and fertile soil. After New Zealand introduced kiwifruit from China in 196, it was the most successful in Fengsheng Bay, and has become the second largest kiwifruit producer in the world.

3. Wine

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

These areas are located between 36 and 45 degrees latitude, and they are golden belts for grapes, thus creating New Zealand 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 provide retail and online sales.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-New Zealand