Countries of the World: New Zealand Book

Foreword     4
Geography: Land of the Long White Cloud     7
At a Glance     8
What's the Weather Like?
Fast Facts
Average Temperature & Rainfall
Physical Map
Special Feature: Rising from the Sea     10
Special Feature: With and Without Water     11
Special Feature: Aglow with Worms     14
Special Feature: Hot Hot Hot!     15
Nature: A Natural Ark     17
At a Glance     18
New Arrivals
Species at Risk
Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
Special Feature: Almost a Dinosaur     21
Special Feature: So Long, Mighty Moa     23
Special Feature: Arriving by Sea     24
Special Feature: Father of the Forest     25
History: The Young Country     27
At a Glance     28
Ancient Civilizations
Time line
Historical Map
Special Feature: What's in Waitangi?     33
Special Feature: A Rebel's Religion     34
Special Feature: An Off-Shore Farm     36
Special Feature: A Full Welfare State     37
People & Culture: Living on the Edge     39
At a Glance     40
Urban and Rural Population
Common New Zealand Phrases
Population Map
Special Feature: National Holidays     42
SpecialFeature: I Die, I Live!     43
Special Feature: Taking the Plunge     45
Special Feature: From Middle Earth     46
Special Feature: The Maori Nightingale     49
Government & Economy: Going It Alone     51
At a Glance     52
A Link to the Old Country
Trading Partners
Political Map
Special Feature: How the Government Works     54
Special Feature: The Great Dessert Debate     56
Special Feature Map: Industry     57
Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!     58
Glossary     60
Bibliography     61
Further Information
Index     62
Credits     64