New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific ocean.
New Zealand is the size of Colorado.
The population of the country is almost 5 million people.
The official language is English.
It is separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy.
The North Island is long and volcanic in its south central part.
New Zealand has many springs and geysers.
The first settlers of New Zealand were Maoris.
New Zealand English is close to Australian English in pronunciation.
New Zealanders, or «Kiwis» as they are called, have been shaped by their isolation.
The kiwi is now the symbol of New Zealand people.
Small children are often called kiwis.
New Zealand is a very interesting country.