New Zealand

New Zealand is a country of Oceania, South-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main islands (the North Island and the island South), and many much smaller islands, including Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands.
Located at about 2000 km from Australia which is separated by the Tasman Sea, New Zealand is geographically isolated. This isolation has allowed the development of flora and fauna endemic rich and varied, ranging from kauri giant weta insects and through the Kapong and kiwi, both latter being symbols of the country.
The population is predominantly of European origin, while Maori make up the largest minority. Non-Maori people of Polynesian origin, and Asians, are also significant minorities, especially in urban areas.
The history of this country is one of the shortest in the world because it is one of the last territories discovered by mankind: in effect the Maori arrived there between 1050 and 1300, while that Europeans landed there in 1642.

Former British colony attached to the New South Wales until 1840, Dominion in 1907 and completely independent since 1947, it maintains strong ties with the United Kingdom, as well as Australia (Anglo-Saxon nearest and sharing part of its history).

Political power is held by the democratically elected Parliament. The national holiday is celebrated on February 6 to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the British Crown in 1840.