NEW
ZEALAND: a profile
Anthems Area Aoraki or Mount Cook is Auckland is the
the tallest mountain in economic centre of the
"God Defend New 268,680 km² New Zealand. country; the Sky Tower
Zealand" is in the background.
"God Save the Population
Queen"
The New Zealand Flag
represents the history of the
country as a part of the British
Empire and its location in the
Capital
Wellington
Density
4,239,300
15/km²
southern hemisphere
Largest city
Currency
Auckland
Official languages
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Found nowhere else, the
flightless kiwi is a
national icon.
English (98%) Time zone
Māori (4.2%)
The Coat of Arms depicts
the Southern Cross
Status
Parliamentary
(UTC+12)
Internet tld
Agriculture is the main
export industry in New
constellation, the golden
fleece representing the farming
industry, the wheat sheaf representing agriculture, the two hammers representing
mining and industry. The broad
vertical strip with three ships
democracy and
constitutional
monarchy Calling code
Government
The British Monarch
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Zealand.
reflects the importance of sea trade and the immigrant nature
of all New Zealanders.
Governor-General
Prime Minister
NEW
ZEALAND: A FACTFILE
1. The Official Names of the Country
The Realm of New Zealand (Королевство Новой Зеландии)
New Zealand (less official, commonly used)
2. The Anthem, the Status and the Type of State
The national anthem of New Zealand has two variations. They are 'God Defend New
Zealand' which is English and 'Aotearoa' which is Māori.
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God
Defend New Zealand
God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand.
Men of every creed and race, Gather here before Thy face,
Asking Thee to bless this place, God defend our free land.
From dissension, envy, hate,
And corruption guard our state,
Make our country good and great, God defend New Zealand.
Peace, not war, shall be our boast, But, should foes assail our coast,
Make us then a mighty host, God defend our free land.
Lord of battles in Thy might,
Put our enemies to flight,
Let our cause be just and right, God defend New Zealand.
Let our love for Thee increase, May Thy blessings never cease,
Give us plenty, give us peace, God defend our free land.
From dishonour and from shame,
Guard our country's spotless name,
Crown her with immortal fame, God defend New Zealand.
May our mountains ever be
Freedom's ramparts on the sea,
Make us faithful unto Thee, God defend our free land.
Guide her in the nations' van,
Preaching love and truth to man, Working out Thy glorious plan, God defend New Zealand.
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New
Zealand is an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations;
it is
divided into 10 provinces.
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy. The head of the state is the British
monarch represented by a Governor General; the head of the government is the Prime Minister. The legislative body is a one-chamber parliament which is called the House of Representatives, consisting of 120 members elected for 3 years; four of the MPs are directly elected by the Maori people.
The main political parties are the New Zealand National Party and the Labour Party.