New Zealand is an island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) southeast of Australia, and consists of two main islands - the North Island and the South Island, plus a number of smaller islands. The country belongs to a large island group called Polynesia. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, and Auckland is its largest city.
New Zealand was first settled by Polynesians from the eastern Pacific whose descendants are known as the Maori. Many scholars think these Polynesian people probably arrived about 1,000 years ago. British immigrants began settling in New Zealand during the early 1800's, and the country became part of the British Empire in 1840. Today, it is an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of countries that replaced the empire.
New Zealand is a beautiful country of snow-capped mountains, green lowlands, beaches, and many lakes and waterfalls. No place is more than 80 miles (130 kilometers) from the coast, and most places have striking views of mountains or hills.
New Zealand's current population represents many cultures which include the Maori and other Polynesian groups; descendants of English, Irish, and other western European colonial settlers; and more recent immigrants from Asia, Africa, and eastern Europe.
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