16. Since 1852 the New Zealand constitution almost completely.
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17.The country to the British Empire before it became independent.
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18.Manufacturing and service industries now.
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19.English the official language of New Zealand.
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21. European settlers have brought with them their own traditions.
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| 1. | New Zealand belongs to a large island group called Polynesia. The country is situated on two main islands the North Island and the South Island and several dozens of smaller islands. Most of the smaller islands are hundreds of kilometers from the main ones. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and Auckland is the largest city. English is the official language and is spoken throughout the country. Many native people speak their own language, Maori, in addition to English. |
| 2. | The country once belonged to the British empire. Today it is an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of Britain and a member of its former colonies. The British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is the monarch of New Zealand. She appoints a governor general to represent her, but he has little power. Britain gave New Zealand a constitution in 1852, when it was a British colony but through the years the New Zealand legislature has changed almost all its provisions. Today the nation has no written constitution. |
| 3. | For many years, the economy of the country depended largely on agriculture. Today agriculture, manufacturing and service industries are all important to the economy. New Zealands economy depends on trade with many countries Australia, Britain, Japan and United States. |
| 4. | New Zealand has a high standard of living. The governments medical program provides excellent health care. Almost in every New Zealand home there are refrigerators, washing machines, and other modern electrical appliances. But air conditioning and central heating are rare because the weather rarely becomes extremely hot or extremely cold. In summer people prefer to keep windows open. In winter, fireplaces or electric heaters keep the homes warm. |
| 5. | About four fifths of New Zealands population live in urban areas but cities are uncrowded. Large cities have excellent restaurants, theatres, concert halls and other places of entertainment. City life tends to be rather quiet. However it is changing in larger cities where international tourism is developing rapidly. Nearly a fifth of people live in rural areas. Many farm families run their farms with little or no hired help. |
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6. When did New Zealand become independent?
7. Where is the country situated?
8. Who is the head of the country?
9. What countries are New Zealands partners in trade?
10. What does New Zealands industry produce?
11. Where can townspeople relax?
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