Outline of New Zealand
New Zealand is a sovereign island nation located in the western South Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands, the North Island and the South Island, and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands.[1] The indigenous Māori named New Zealand Aotearoa, which is commonly translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).
New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, situated about 2,000 km (1,200 mi) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. During its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds, many of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and the mammals they introduced.
The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority. Asians and non-Maori Polynesians are also significant minorities, especially in the cities. Elizabeth II, as the Queen of New Zealand, is the Head of State and, in her absence, is represented by a non-partisan Governor-General. The Queen 'reigns but does not rule.' She has no real political influence, and her position is essentially symbolic. Political power is held by the democratically elected Parliament of New Zealand under the leadership of the Prime Minister, who is the Head of Government.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to New Zealand:
General reference
Geography of New Zealand
Environment of New Zealand
Natural geographic features of New Zealand
Regions of New Zealand
Ecoregions of New Zealand
Administrative divisions of New Zealand
Provinces of New Zealand
Territorial authorities of New Zealand
Municipalities of New Zealand
Demography of New Zealand
Government and politics of New Zealand
- Main article: Government of New Zealand and Politics of New Zealand
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Alcohol licensing, 1896–1987 · Gambling, 1949 · Military training, 1949 · Sale of Liquor, 1949 · Parliamentary term, 1967 · Sale of Liquor, 1967 · Parliamentary term, 1990 · Voting system, 1992 · Voting system, 1993 · Firefighters, 1995 · Pensions, 1997 · Justice, 1999 · MP reduction, 1999 · Smacking, 2009 · Voting system, 2011
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Branches of the government of New Zealand
Executive branch of the government of New Zealand
Legislative branch of the government of New Zealand
Judicial branch of the government of New Zealand
Foreign relations of New Zealand
International organisation membership
New Zealand is a member of:[1]
Law and order in New Zealand
Military of New Zealand
Local government in New Zealand
History of New Zealand
- Main article: History of New Zealand, Timeline of the history of New Zealand, and Current events of New Zealand
Culture of New Zealand
Art in New Zealand
Sports in New Zealand
Economy and infrastructure of New Zealand
Education in New Zealand
See also
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References
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of New Zealand
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- People and self
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