NEW ZEALAND By Wong Wai Yin New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND By Wong Wai Yin
New Zealand is at the southeast of Australia
When was New Zealand discovered? ■The first European explorer to sight New Zealand was Abel Janszoon Tasman on 13 December 1642.
■ Captain James Cook, who reached New Zealand in October 1769 was the first European explorer to circumnavigate (sail all the way around) and map New Zealand ■ From then, the country was regularly visited by explorers, sailors, missionaries, traders and adventurers ■ The country remained an enthusiastic member of the British Empire, and 110, 000 men fought in World War I and 120, 000 troops fought in World War II ■ New Zealand's National Day falls on 6 February
New Zealand Flag Represents relationship The stars' pattern with represents the England asterism within the constellation of Crux
New Zealand Animals Tuatara Kiwi Dolphins
New Zealand Plants Kaka beak Kowhai Rata
Differences between Singapore and New Zealand Singapor New Zealand e New Zealand is 4 hours after Singapore has 5. 399 million people in 2013 New Zealand has 4. 471 million people in 2013
Links ■ https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/History_of_New _Zealand ■ https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/New_Zealand_fl ag_referendums, _2015%E 2%80%9316 ■ http: //www. doc. govt. nz/nature/nativeanimals/ ■ http: //www. doc. govt. nz/nature/native-plants/
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