Global knowledges
What are the colors of the New Zealand’s flag ?
Blue, Red and White
In what continent is New Zealand?
Oceania
What currency does New Zealand currently have ?
Dollar
How many stars are on the flag ?
4
What is the most famous sport ?
Rugby
What is the capital of the country ?
Wellington
What part of New Zealand is more crowded ?
What kind of government does New Zealand have ?
a Democracy
Name a nickname used for New Zealanders.
Kiwis
What animal is the most widespread ?
Birds
How many inhabitants live in New Zealand ?
Answers between 4 millions and 5 millions are accepted
What is the name of New Zealand’s highest mountain peak ?
Mount Cook
What happened in 1893 ?
Women received the right to vote
What famous saga has been filmed in New Zealand ?
The Hobbit
What is the national rugby team called ?
the All Blacks
How many tourists visit the country every year ?
around 2 millions
What separates the North and South Islands ?
The Cook Strait
In what year did New Zealand become independent ?
1947
What tribe first arrived by canoe ?
The Maori
Name a typical activity to do
skiing
helicopter tours
skydiving
paragliding
luge
jet
walking
sightseeing
wine tasting
What is the official name of New Zealand ?
Aotearoa
Name one major river
Waikato, Clurtha, Rangitaiki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Buller, Rakaia, Waitaki, Waiau
When were the islands created ?
23 millions years ago
Why did half of all animals on the islands have become extinct ?
Due to deforestation/ draining of swamp
name a typical bird
kakapo, kokako, kiwi, tuatara