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 * New Zealand** is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two islands (the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands. The [|Māori] name for New Zealand is **Aotearoa**, which means //The Land of the Long White Cloud//.

Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and is the Head of State but she has no real political influence but is symbolic of what was. Political power is held by the [|Parliament of New Zealand] under the leadership of the [|Prime Minister], who is in charge of the country. == =Flag=

The **flag of New Zealand** is made with the Union Jack from england and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars represent the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross, as seen from New Zealand. = = = = =Population=

New Zealans has a population of about [|4,213,418] with english being the main spoken language. The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority. Asians and non-Māori Polynesians are also significant minorities, especially in the urban areas.

=Exports=

New Zealand is famous for their sheep but Agriculture has been and continues to be the main export industry in New Zealand. New Zealand also has a thriving wine industry. Livestock are rarely housed, but are sometimes fed small quantities of supplements such as hay and silage, particularly in winter.



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