New Zealand (Aotearoa)
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New Zealand has two main islands, the North Island and the South Island. Australia, Fiji and Tonga are the nearest countries to New Zealand. There are about 4 and a half million people living in New Zealand. The official languages of New Zealand are English and Māori.
School in New Zealand
Children in New Zealand can attend a kindergarten from the age of 3. From the age of 5 to 12 they go to primary school. Then they go to secondary school until they are 17. Students can then go on to university if they wish. Children wear a uniform. Some wear a shirt and blazer but some wear a T-shirt and shorts. Some children learn through English and others through Māori .
Learn some Māori
Inside a New Zealand Home
Click on the picture to take a tour inside a New Zealand home.
New Zealand Environment
Animals
Māori Culture & Traditions
Māori culture and traditions are very interesting.
Māori Myths & Legends
Writing & Art
Click on the photograph to learn about writing and art in New Zealand.
Photographs
Click on the picture to see some photographs of New Zealand.
Interesting facts about New Zealand
- New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the vote.
- The bungee and jet-boat were invented in New Zealand.
- There are no nuclear power stations in New Zealand.
- Edmund Hillary was one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
- The currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar.