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new Zealand 1
main city
Wellington scenery
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. Located at the southern tip of the North Island, it is the southernmost capital on earth, the second largest city in New Zealand, and the cultural center of Oceania along with Sydney and Melbourne. In June 2017, the population of Wellington Region was about 500,000, and the population of Wellington City was about 200,000. Wellington is the transportation hub between New Zealand's north and south islands. Wellington is also one of the best deep-water ports in the world. Under the influence of an oceanic climate, the weather is mild. Wellington is located in a fault zone. Except for a flat land near the sea, the entire city is built on mountains. A major earthquake in 1855 severely damaged the port, and today's Wellington was rebuilt after 1948. Because Wellington is close to the bay and the terrain is relatively high, it is often hit by the sea breeze, and it is windy most days of the year. It is the city with the largest average wind speed in the world, so it is known as the "windy city"， sports fitness .
The most populous industrial, commercial and port city is Auckland, located on the North Island. Other major cities are: Christchurch (Christchurch), Hamilton, Dunedin, Tauranga, etc. Famous tourist cities include Queenstown on the South Island, and Taupo and Rotorua on the North Island.
national flag
The New Zealand flag is a rectangle with a length-to-width ratio of 2:1. The base of the flag is dark blue, with the Union Jack on the upper left and four red five-pointed stars with a white border on the right. New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and the "rice" pattern indicates its traditional relationship with the United Kingdom; the four stars represent the Southern Cross constellation, indicating that the country is located in the southern hemisphere, and also symbolizes independence and hope.
The central motif of the New Zealand coat of arms is the coat of arms. There are five groups of patterns on the shield; four five-pointed stars represent the Southern Cross, symbolizing New Zealand; wheat sheaves represent agriculture; sheep represent the country's developed animal husbandry; crossed axes symbolize the country's industry and mining; three sailing The ship signifies the importance of the country's maritime trade. The right side of the coat of arms is a Maori man holding a weapon, and the left side is a European immigrant woman holding a national flag; the top is a crown used in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, symbolizing that the British Queen is also the head of state of New Zealand; the bottom is the New Zealand fern It is a kind of plant, with "New Zealand" written in English on the ribbon.
National anthem
New Zealand has two national anthems of equal status: "God Defend New Zealand" and "God Save The Queen". If the reigning monarch is a male, the national anthem is changed to "God Save The King". "God Save the Queen" is the national anthem of the United Kingdom and the royal anthem of the Commonwealth, and is generally not played as the national anthem. The first half of the New Zealand national anthem is in Maori language and the second half is in English. The application of the New Zealand national anthem is managed by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage of New Zealand.
national flower
silver fern
The silver fern is both New Zealand's national flower and national tree. In Maori legends, the silver fern originally lived in the ocean, and was later invited to live in the forests of New Zealand to guide the Maori people, and its role and significance are very important. In the past, Maori hunters and warriors relied on the backs of silver ferns to find their way home. Just turn its leaves over, and the silver side reflects the stars and moon, illuminating the path through the forest.
The silver fern has become New Zealand's national tree due to its tenacious vitality. New Zealanders believe that the silver fern can reflect the national spirit of New Zealand, so this plant has become a unique symbol and honorary representative of New Zealand, whether it is on the badges on people's chests or the labels of products and services, it can be found all over the country. Pattern of silver ferns.
national tree
Four-winged locust is one of the national trees of New Zealand. It is named one of the national trees because it is widely distributed in New Zealand and native to New Zealand. It is more common in valleys, roadsides, and near villages. Hi light, deep-rooted, rapid growth. The wood is hard and elastic, and is used for building ships, vehicles, utensils, and carving.
National bird
Kiwi (Kiwi)
The kiwi, also known as the kiwi, scientifically known as the kiwi. The kiwi is a rare bird unique to New Zealand and has been chosen as the country's "national bird". The Maori, New Zealand's earliest inhabitants, named the bird "keee-weee" the kiwi. The flightless bird is the size of a hen, with an elongated beak and hair-thin feathers. Its power is amazing, it can kick the same kind of 1.5 meters away. The kiwi is listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) International Bird Red Book, 2009 List ver 3.1 - Vulnerable (VU). Belong to the "Washington Convention" Appendix II: first-class protected animals.
