Geography trivia questions are among the most popular past time in pubs and in various games. Listed here are some fascinating facts about New Zealand.
Geography
New Zealand is located in the south-western Pacific Ocean. New Zealand consists of two large main islands and a few smaller ones. Cook Strait is situated between the two main islands. It is 268, 021 km squared. The large south island is divided by a mountain range, which is called the Southern Alps. There are over 18 peaks in the Southern Alps.
Flora and Fauna
This country is renowned for having a very unusual and diverse flora and fauna. The main reason for this is the fact that the island was isolated for millions of years. There are literally thousands of different species of animals and plants that are endemic (only found) to New Zealand.
Exports and Imports
New Zealand depends heavily on both imports and exports. The majority of its exports are agricultural. Up until recently, wool had been the country’s main export. However, due to the drop in the market, the dairy industry has taken over first place. China is one of New Zealand’s leading trading partners.
Language
English is the main language of this nation. It is spoken by 98% of the population. The indigenous people of the islands, the Maori, speak their own language. Their language makes up 4.1 % and is one of the country’s official languages.
