What’s the population of the country? Compare this to the population of the US. (The US
population is 316,514,732 and counting (it’ll be higher when you check.)
According to stats.govt.nz, It is estimated that in New Zealand every 7 minutes and 42 seconds a child is born. So as of the time I am typing this: friday February 6, 2014 there are 4, 511, 060 people in New Zealand. But that is nothing compared to the U.S's 317 million population and children popping out every eight seconds. (US News)
As you can tell, the North Island is much smaller compared to the South Island yet more than half of New Zealand's population reside on the North Island. Actually the population of Auckland (most populated city in the North Island) exceeds the whole population of South Island. (Teara.govt.nz)
Where do the people live in this country? Rural areas? Urban areas? What are some of the major cities and their populations?
Although the South Island is made up of many rural areas, three out of four people live in the urban areas such as Wellington City (picture shown above). (teara.govt.nz) It's no wonder half of New Zealand's population is in one city - Auckland.
Auckland is the most populated city of New Zealand. Located on the North Island, it's population reaches 1.37 million people!
Most rural areas are now in the South Island and central North Island. Such huge expanses of land is only used by one in seven New Zealanders. If a windmill farm is this pretty, then the mountain scenery must be exceptional. When I think of New Zealand I think of lush and vast rural plains. Everything would be all shades of green and maybe some cattle or sheep roaming around. Much like this:
Now this is beautiful. If I were to make the real life remake of that DreamWorks movie Spirit, this would be a pretty good spot to film some of the scenes.
Agriculture
What types of agriculture do they have and what type of diet do they have?
With common coastal plains and grass plains, it was no wonder New Zealand contributed to 2/3 of the exported goods in 2006-2007. One of the their most important agriculture is their livestock which mainly consists of sheep, beef cattle and dairy cattle. In 2007, New Zealand had a staggering 38.5 million sheep and 4.39 million beef cattle. (Wikipedia) Now that is a lot of hamburgers. With so much livestock what else can you do with them? Eat them of course!
In the summer, barbecues and out door cafes are popular and seen frequently. Seafood and wine are also popular cuisines in the New Zealand diet. (Tourism)
Industry and Tourism
Are industry and tourism related to geography and climate?
Much like the Big Island, New Zealand's main attractions are the endless amount of outdoor activities like hiking and walking trails. I was looking through New Zealand's popular tourist attractions and they look unreal and beautiful. I mean just look at them.
Walking through the Tongariro National Park is like walking through five different countries. In just a three hour hike you can experience peaceful lakes, active volcanoes, herb fields, forest and even desert-like plain. (Touropia)
Now would you look at that. Is it weird that I want this printed onto a dress? I never knew a glacier could be considered as pretty. Visitors of this place can actually walk to the foot of the glacier or even take a helicopter ride across this huge ice.
Considering the major activities New Zealand has to offer, the industry and tourism is definitely related to geography and climate. Most of the attractions are the various mountains and parks. The temperate climate is useful for the visitors and tourists because they don't have to expect odd drops or spikes of temperature.
Cultural Activities
Are there any notable historical events that add to the climate/culture story?
The Maori people were the first to travel to New Zealand before the 1300's. Even until now, the Maori Culture are still practiced in present New Zealand. At least 15% of New Zealanders are of Maori descent. Maori people are also using tourism to help preserve the culture by teaching and guiding tourists through certain nature walks. (Newzealand.com)
Hongi is the traditional way of greeting for the Maori in New Zealand. It is serves the same purpose as shaking ones hand when greeting someone. This is done by pressing each other's forehead and nose together. (Britannica.com)
According to stats.govt.nz, It is estimated that in New Zealand every 7 minutes and 42 seconds a child is born. So as of the time I am typing this: friday February 6, 2014 there are 4, 511, 060 people in New Zealand. But that is nothing compared to the U.S's 317 million population and children popping out every eight seconds. (US News)
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| This image is from this blog |
As you can tell, the North Island is much smaller compared to the South Island yet more than half of New Zealand's population reside on the North Island. Actually the population of Auckland (most populated city in the North Island) exceeds the whole population of South Island. (Teara.govt.nz)
Where do the people live in this country? Rural areas? Urban areas? What are some of the major cities and their populations?
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| Wellington City Image by: Wikipedia |
Although the South Island is made up of many rural areas, three out of four people live in the urban areas such as Wellington City (picture shown above). (teara.govt.nz) It's no wonder half of New Zealand's population is in one city - Auckland.
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| Auckland This image is from Trip Advisor |
Auckland is the most populated city of New Zealand. Located on the North Island, it's population reaches 1.37 million people!
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| Hamilton Temple This image is from Morman News Room |
Other major cities include Wellington (North Island: 397,900 people), Christchurch (South Island: 379, 100 people) and Hamilton (North Island: 212,000 people).
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| Palmerston North "Palmy", North Island Windmill farm This image is from this blog |
Most rural areas are now in the South Island and central North Island. Such huge expanses of land is only used by one in seven New Zealanders. If a windmill farm is this pretty, then the mountain scenery must be exceptional. When I think of New Zealand I think of lush and vast rural plains. Everything would be all shades of green and maybe some cattle or sheep roaming around. Much like this:
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| Image link |
Now this is beautiful. If I were to make the real life remake of that DreamWorks movie Spirit, this would be a pretty good spot to film some of the scenes.
Agriculture
What types of agriculture do they have and what type of diet do they have?
With common coastal plains and grass plains, it was no wonder New Zealand contributed to 2/3 of the exported goods in 2006-2007. One of the their most important agriculture is their livestock which mainly consists of sheep, beef cattle and dairy cattle. In 2007, New Zealand had a staggering 38.5 million sheep and 4.39 million beef cattle. (Wikipedia) Now that is a lot of hamburgers. With so much livestock what else can you do with them? Eat them of course!
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| Maori Hangi Image is from here |
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| Kai- Maori Cuisine Here |
In the summer, barbecues and out door cafes are popular and seen frequently. Seafood and wine are also popular cuisines in the New Zealand diet. (Tourism)
Industry and Tourism
Are industry and tourism related to geography and climate?
Much like the Big Island, New Zealand's main attractions are the endless amount of outdoor activities like hiking and walking trails. I was looking through New Zealand's popular tourist attractions and they look unreal and beautiful. I mean just look at them.
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| Tongariro National Park Image is from here |
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| Franz Joseph Glacier Image also from here |
Now would you look at that. Is it weird that I want this printed onto a dress? I never knew a glacier could be considered as pretty. Visitors of this place can actually walk to the foot of the glacier or even take a helicopter ride across this huge ice.
Considering the major activities New Zealand has to offer, the industry and tourism is definitely related to geography and climate. Most of the attractions are the various mountains and parks. The temperate climate is useful for the visitors and tourists because they don't have to expect odd drops or spikes of temperature.
Cultural Activities
Are there any notable historical events that add to the climate/culture story?
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| Dancers of the Maori Photo from here |
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| Maori man performing Hongi with tourist picture from here |
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