ENGLISH PEANUTS WORLD EXPLORER
Let's Explore New Zealand!
A journey through mountains,
kiwi birds and ancient traditions
1. Welcome to New Zealand!
Pack your imaginary suitcase! Today we are visiting New Zealand, a beautiful island country in the Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand is also known by its Maori name, Aotearoa.
Capital
Wellington
Nationality
New Zealander
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Languages
English, Maori and
New Zealand Sign Language
New Zealand has two main
islands: the North Island
and the South Island.
2. Discover New Zealand's Cities!
Wellington
The capital city, famous for its harbour and Parliament buildings.
The capital city, famous for its harbour and Parliament buildings.
Auckland
New Zealand's largest city, known for its harbours and sailing boats.
New Zealand's largest city, known for its harbours and sailing boats.
Christchurch
A city on the South Island with beautiful gardens.
A city on the South Island with beautiful gardens.
Rotorua
Famous for hot springs, geysers and Maori culture.
Famous for hot springs, geysers and Maori culture.
Remember!
Auckland is the largest city,
but Wellington is the capital.
3. A Little New Zealand History
Polynesian explorers arrived in New Zealand hundreds of years ago.
Their descendants are the Maori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand.
Maori communities developed rich traditions, art, stories and language.
In 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first known European to sight New Zealand.
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by many Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown.
The Treaty of Waitangi
remains very important
in New Zealand today.
4. Amazing Places to Discover
Milford Sound
A spectacular fiord with steep mountains and waterfalls.
A spectacular fiord with steep mountains and waterfalls.
Mount Cook
Also called Aoraki, it is New Zealand's highest mountain.
Also called Aoraki, it is New Zealand's highest mountain.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Caves where tiny glowworms shine like stars in the darkness.
Caves where tiny glowworms shine like stars in the darkness.
Rotorua
A place with steaming geothermal pools and geysers.
A place with steaming geothermal pools and geysers.
Hobbiton
A famous film set built for The Lord of the Rings movies.
A famous film set built for The Lord of the Rings movies.
5. Surprising Fun Facts!
The kiwi bird
A small, flightless bird with a long beak. It is a national symbol.
A small, flightless bird with a long beak. It is a national symbol.
People called Kiwis
New Zealanders are often nicknamed Kiwis!
New Zealanders are often nicknamed Kiwis!
Rugby
Rugby is very popular. The national team is called the All Blacks.
Rugby is very popular. The national team is called the All Blacks.
The haka
A traditional Maori performance with powerful movements and chanting.
A traditional Maori performance with powerful movements and chanting.
Christmas in summer
Like Australia, New Zealand celebrates Christmas during summer.
Like Australia, New Zealand celebrates Christmas during summer.
Congratulations, Explorer!
You have completed your journey through all six English-speaking countries!
Get ready for the Great English-Speaking World Challenge!
You have completed your journey through all six English-speaking countries!
Get ready for the Great English-Speaking World Challenge!
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