New Zealand
Book - 2008
- Subjects
- Published
-
Washington, D.C. :
National Geographic
2008.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- An overview of the Pacific island nation of New Zealand that includes information on its geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, customs, and current issues.
Map on front lining papers. Time line of New Zealand history on back lining papers. - Physical Description
- 64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781426303012
- Foreword
- Geography: Land of the Long White Cloud
- At a Glance
- What's the Weather Like?
- Fast Facts
- Average Temperature & Rainfall
- Physical Map
- Special Feature: Rising from the Sea
- Special Feature: With and Without Water
- Special Feature: Aglow with Worms
- Special Feature: Hot Hot Hot!
- Nature: A Natural Ark
- At a Glance
- New Arrivals
- Species at Risk
- Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
- Special Feature: Almost a Dinosaur
- Special Feature: So Long, Mighty Moa
- Special Feature: Arriving by Sea
- Special Feature: Father of the Forest
- History: The Young Country
- At a Glance
- Ancient Civilizations
- Time line
- Historical Map
- Special Feature: What's in Waitangi?
- Special Feature: A Rebel's Religion
- Special Feature: An Off-Shore Farm
- Special Feature: A Full Welfare State
- People & Culture: Living on the Edge
- At a Glance
- Urban and Rural Population
- Common New Zealand Phrases
- Population Map
- Special Feature: National Holidays
- Special Feature: I Die, I Live!
- Special Feature: Taking the Plunge
- Special Feature: From Middle Earth
- Special Feature: The Maori Nightingale
- Government & Economy: Going It Alone
- At a Glance
- A Link to the Old Country
- Trading Partners
- Political Map
- Special Feature: How the Government Works
- Special Feature: The Great Dessert Debate
- Special Feature Map: Industry
- Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Further Information
- Index
- Credits