*The landscape of this country includes mountains, active volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, fiords, lakes, rainforests and large grassy plains.
*Composed of the North and South Islands and a number of smaller islands, it is located in the southern Pacific Ocean; its coastline is 9,824 miles long.
*South Island's Southern Alps, which are larger than the European Alps, contain glaciers on which people enjoy skiing.
*The capital of the country is Wellington, which is the southernmost capital city in the world.
*The first inhabitants, the Maori, were Polynesians who arrived around 800 A.D.
*Kiwi birds, the national symbol, are flightless, about the size of a chicken, and have hair-like feathers.
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