Country of the week #6

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HELLO! :grin:I’m really really really sorry​:smiling_face_with_tear: I didn’t post it on Tuesday like I used to, but I got my informations a bit late (no hate!) This week’s country is really interesting and it’s!!! New Zealand !!! So, as I always say, without yapping, let’s get into it!:rofl:

Something from the history

New Zealand’s history kicks off with the Māori people arriving from Polynesia around 1250–1300 AD. :man_rowing_boat: They brought their unique culture and traditions with them! Fast forward to 1642, when Abel Tasman (a Dutch explorer) became the first European to make contact. :earth_africa: But it was Captain James Cook in 1769 who really mapped out the country! :compass: The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 was a big deal too, setting up the foundation for British law in New Zealand while respecting Māori land rights. :new_zealand:

Basic phrases

  1. “Haere mai!” – Welcome! :cherry_blossom:
  2. “Aroha mai”– Sorry, my bad! :pray:
  3. “Ka kite anƍ!” – See ya later! :v:

Cool Places to Visit

  1. Fiordland National Park :sunrise_over_mountains:: A magical place with jaw-dropping fjords, towering mountains, and water that’s so blue, you’ll be tempted to dive in! :national_park: Milford Sound is the showstopper, and it’s often called one of the most beautiful places on the planet! :heart_eyes:

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  1. Rotorua :volcano:: A geothermal wonderland with gurgling mud pools and hot springs. :thermometer: Plus, you can dive into Māori culture with amazing performances and a hangi feast (a traditional meal cooked underground)! :meat_on_bone::fire:

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Random Fun Facts

  1. :dolphin: Hector’s Dolphin: The world’s smallest dolphin lives in New Zealand’s waters. Aww, so cute!
  2. :muscle: New Zealand was the FIRST country to let women vote in 1893! #GirlPower :fist:
  3. :kiwi_fruit: Kiwis aren’t just the bird! The people of New Zealand are called Kiwis too, and yes, they are equally as unique and special! :seedling:
  4. :snake: No snakes! Yup, New Zealand is a snake-free zone – lucky us! :herb:
  5. :trophy: The longest place name in the world? Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu– try saying that three times fast! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
  6. :sheep:New Zealand has more sheep than people!:ram:

Little thing at the end
If you were there, show photos! I would love to see where you’ve beenđŸ©”
Photos were found on Google, credit goes to the original owner
People from this country
@anon84236963
And here’s the Country of the week #5
-SashađŸ©”:sparkles:

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Omg I would LOVE to visit new Zealand the sights just look beautiful :heart_eyes:

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Now I just want to get there-

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Eee I love reading these & learning about new places, only sad thing is
 I can’t go! :weary::pleading_face:

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That made me so happy! And yes, same!

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Haha, me too!:sob:

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I’m (hopefully) going to go there next summer!

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Sounds cool! You should fo syria next im from there!

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Woah!

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I believe Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand :sparkling_heart: My son’s girlfriend wants us all to move there, lol, she has been talking about that for several years now, all of us moving to New Zealand :sparkling_heart:

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Wow, that sounds cool!

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another fun fact is New Zealand has more sheep than people!!!

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Added it!đŸ©”

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New Zealand is soooo beautiful!!
thats where they filmed Lord of the Rings the trilogy ;D
there is a Hobbit hole\house that they made for filming but you can still visit it!!

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Omggg! Now, I don’t WANT to go there, I NEED to go there!:rofl:

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Look up Open Road by Ra Costelloe, he’s from New Zealand and he sings that word in the song!!

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OH MY GOSH I FINALLY FOUND THAT SONG!! I heard it in a youtube short like 2 months ago,
I can’t believe it!! FINALLY​:star_struck::star_struck: Thank you soo much​:cowboy_hat_face:

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Ahaha ofc! <33 np!!

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