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1、New Zealand,National Flag of Australia,National Flag of New Zealand: the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Cross 南十字星座,Introduction,Official name New Zealand Capital Wellington 惠灵顿 Area 270,534 sq km (The size of the country is similar to Britain or Japan.) Population 4,173,460 (July 2008 est

2、.),structure,Geography History Culture Economic Government and Politics,Geography The Geographical Features: New Zealand is in the Southern Pacific Ocean, halfway between the equator and the South Pole. Itislocated within the Ring of Fire, a region encircling the Pacific Ocean where the movement of

3、tectonic地质 构造的 plates 板块 leads to volcanic and seismic5saIzmIk 地震 activity.,It has two main islands: North Island and South Island.,Mount Cook,Mt Cook库克山 :the highest peak, 3,754 meters high,Lake Taupo,Lake Taupo陶波湖 sits in central North Island. It covers 606 sq km; it is 40 km long and 27 km wide.

4、In the surrounding area are numerous geysers喷泉 and hot springs.,The Clutha 克鲁萨 : the largest river, 336 km long in the South Island.,Plants and Animals Many of New Zealands native flowering plants are unique. A rich variety of trees, treeferns, ground ferns, mosses and other plants make up “the bush

5、”, as New Zealanders call their forests. Besides, New Zealand has 250 species of birds including the kiwi, a New Zealand bird with a long beak and hair-like feathers, which cannot fly. It is the national symbol of New Zealand and New Zealanders refer to themselves as Kiwis.,Tree Fern: New Zealands i

6、mpressive tree fern can grow to a towering height of 15 meters. With more than 150 fern species growing in New Zealand, the plant has become a national symbol.,Kiwi Fruit奇异果,The brown kiwi几维（一种新西兰产的无翼鸟）； , related to emu, is a small, flightless bird found only in the forest and scrub areas of New Ze

7、aland. It is named for its call, which sounds like kee-wee. It feeds primarily on insects, spiders, worms, seeds, and fruits.,structure,Geography History Culture Economic Government and Politics,History 1.Maori came between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago. Thefirstpeopletosettle New Zealand were the ances

8、tors of the Maori 毛利人who are thought to have called the islands Aotearoa (“Land of the Long White Cloud”).长白云之乡2.Europeans came in the 17th century Abel Tasman: a Dutch navigator, the first European to visit New Zealand in 1642 Captain James Cook: the first Englishman to visit New Zealand in 1769,3.

9、The Treaty of Waitangi 1840 The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on 6th February, 1840 by Governor William Hobson and 50 Maori chiefs. By the terms of the Treaty, Great Britain formally proclaimed sovereignty over the island and agreed to respect the landownership rights of the Maori, who placed themse

10、lves under the protection of the British government. February 6th is now celebrated as New Zealands National DayWaitangi Day 威坦哲日, 怀唐伊日。,4.After 1840 SettlementofNewZealand from the British Isles and Australia began in earnest after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. TheEuropeanpopulation of New

11、 Zealand grew from about 1,000 in the 1830s to nearly 60,000 in 1858, and then rocketed to 500,000 by the early 1880s.,structure,Geography History Culture Economic Government and Politics,culture,New Zealands culture is rich and diverse due to the blending of Polynesian and European cultures. The in

12、fluence of Maori, Pacific Island, European and Asian cultures makes New Zealand a colourful and vibrant place with many different customs and food to enjoy.,First part,MAORI CULTURE,The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, they are Polynesian and comprise about 14 percent of the countrys

13、population. Te reo Maori is the native language which is related to Tahitian and Hawaiian,Maoritanga 毛利人文化和风俗习惯 Three stages of cultural development: Theearliestcultural tradition in New Zealand was that of the Maori, who developed a rich and diverse Polynesian culture in geographic isolation from t

14、he other cultures of Polynesia. European settlers brought with them their own traditions, which eventually dominated the countrys cultural life. Since the 1950s the cultural fabric of New Zealand has become increasingly diverse with the immigration of peoples from the Pacific Islands and Asia.,Maori

15、tanga means Maoriculture, the Maori way of life and view of the world. TraditionalMaoriculture is expressed in song, dance, oratory, woodcarving, weaving, and architecture. In the 1980s they initiated a revival of their language and other traditions. By that time many Maori had assimilated into the

16、predominant European culture. The majority of Maori had become urban dwellers, and most younger Maori did not know the Maori language. Today Maori culture thrives in both traditional and reinvented traditions.,New Zealand Houses: The red and white house shown here is probably owned by a Maori family

17、.,Te Hau Ki Turanga, Wellington: The National Museum, in Wellington houses a wide array of traditional Maori pieces, including the Te Hau Ki Turanga, an elaborately carved, mid-19th century Maori meeting house.,Maori Woodcarving: Woodcarving is a traditional art form of the Maori people. Maori house

18、s and communal buildings often incorporate ornate 装饰的 woodcarvings.,Maori Woodcarving,Maori Haka Dance: Theatrical performances are a celebrated part of the Maori culture in New Zealand today. Here a Maori storyteller dressed in a traditional costume performs the haka dance. The dance, which Maori m

19、en once performed before going into battle, is characterized by heavy stomping,跺脚 loud chanting, and aggressive body movements.,Maori protest march in Wellington,Maori protest march in Wellington,Maori Carving,food,New Zealand Food is similar to Australian food: both their roots are in British and I

20、rish foods. There are differences, however. Maoris (indigenous New Zealanders) and immigrants from other Pacific Islands make up a significant proportion of the population. Consequently, there is a strong Polynesian influence in New Zealand cuisine. Ancient staples like “Kumara” (a sweet potato), pl

21、ay a large role in the Kiwi Recently, other international flavors, especially from South East Asia, have been fused with more traditional New Zealand recipes.,Lemon political system closely modeled on that of the United Kingdom.,Beehive 蜂窝, Wellington: The Beehive, named for its appearance, is part

22、of the parliamentary complex in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The building houses the offices of the prime minister and the cabinet.,In 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to extend the vote to women. The New Zealand women shown here participating in an election in Welli

23、ngton North were exercising their right to vote for the first time.,Helen Clark In 1999 Helen Clark, leader of the Labor Party, became the first female prime minister in New Zealand. She won her third election in September, 2005 (three years for one term).,Voted for Change: John Key celebrates Natio

24、nal Partys victory during New Zealand General election in Auckland, Nov. 8, 2008.,John Key,Third part,New Zealand and China celebrated 38 years of diplomatic relations on 22 December 2010. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealands most valuable and important. As a global and

25、 regional power, New Zealandssecond-largest trading partner, and a major source of migrants, students and tourists, China is important to New Zealand as a bilateral, regional and multilateral partner. The China-New Zealand relationship is characterised by regular high-level contacts, an expanding range of official dialogues - both formal and informal, healthy and diversifying trade and economic flows in both directions, and strengthening people-to-people contacts.,Relationship with china,this picture is chinas vice chairman meets with new zealand prime minister.,THANKS FOR YOUR LISTENING,