Geography
What ocean is New Zealand located in?
The Pacific Ocean
(Stillehavet)
What is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand?
The Māori
What is New Zealand’s national sport?
Rugby
Name one of New Zealand’s biggest exports.
Food products, wood, or wool
What is a Kiwi?
A bird, a person from New Zealand, and a fruit
What are the two main islands of New Zealand called?
The North Island and the South Island
What is the name of the traditional Māori war dance?
The Haka
What is the name of New Zealand’s famous rugby team?
The All Blacks
What country is New Zealand’s close neighbor and trade partner?
Australia
How many sheep are there per person in New Zealand?
About 5 sheep per person
What is the capital city of New Zealand
Wellington
What are the three official languages of New Zealand?
English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language
How many Rugby World Cups have the All Blacks won?
Three
What trilogy helped boost New Zealand’s tourism industry?
The Lord of the Rings
What is the name of the strait that separates the two islands?
The Cook Strait
How long is New Zealand’s coastline (approx.)?
Help (5, 15, 30 thousand km)
About 15,000 km
In what year was New Zealand Sign Language made official?
2006
Name two other popular sports in New Zealand
Rugby, Golf, cricket, tennis, or netball
What are two natural resources New Zealand exports?
Wood and wool
What is the maximum distance from any point in NZ to the beach?
128 kilometers
Why is the Cook Strait considered dangerous?
Because of its strong tidal flows, making it one of the most dangerous and unpredictable water areas in the world
(Tidevandet)
How is Māori culture reflected in New Zealand life?
Through arts, food, customs, architecture, and spiritual practices
Why is rugby so important to New Zealand’s identity?
It symbolizes national pride, strength, and unity, especially through the Haka performed by the All Blacks
Why is tourism important to New Zealand’s economy?
It brings in significant revenue, including around 200 million USD from the Lord of the Rings films
What’s surprising about the kiwi fruit’s origin?
It originally comes from China