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1 What is the capital of New Zealand?
London.
Canberra.
Wellington.
Honolulu.
2 Which strait lies between North Island and South Island?
Welligton Strait.
Maori Strait.
Cook Strait.
Tasman Strait.
3 What is the population of Auckland?
1.5 million.
2 million.
1 million.
0.5 million.
4 Which of the following places isn't situated in New Zealand?
Westport.
Tauranga.
Nuorgam.
Oamaru.
5 When was the last volcanic eruption in Auckland area?
Over 60 years ago.
Over 600 years ago.
Over 50 years ago.
Over 500 years ago.
6 Whic of the following isn't a region in New Zealand?
Taranaki.
Wairarapa.
Otago.
Otava.
7 In which region is Wellington situated?
Wairarapa.
Waikato.
Marlborough.
Coromandel.
8 What is the largest lake in New Zealand?
Lake Taupo.
Lake Superior.
Lake Erie.
Lake Tahoe
9 Who was the first European explorerer to see New Zealand?
Thor Heyerdal.
Abel Tasman.
James Cook.
Columbus.
10 When did Captain James Cook come to New Zealand?
In 1796.
In 1769.
In 1642.
1462.
11 What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?
Mont Blanc.
Mount Everest.
Mount Cook.
Kilimanjaro.
12 Which of the following island doesn't belong to New Zealand?
Kermadec Islands.
Bounty Islands.
Auckland ISlands.
Wellington Islands.
13 How many per cent of the population live in cities in New Zealand?
80 %
40 %
50 %
75 %
14 What's the name of the national anthem of New Zealand?
God Save the Queen.
Our Land.
Vårt Land.
God Defend New Zealand.
15 How many per cent of the population are Maoris?
About 10 %.
About 80 %.
About 20 %.
About 2 %.
16 What is the population of New Zealand?
7,3 million.
3,7 million.
37 million.
73 million.
17 What is the first city in the world to see the new day?
Napier.
Hastings.
Gisborne.
Wellington.
18 Which of the following isn't a city in Nw Zealand?
Rotorua.
Christchurch.
Picton.
Avon.
19 Which tower is the highest man made structure in the southern hemisphere?
The Tower of London.
Sky Tower.
Eiffer Tower.
CN Tower.
20 Which of the following places isn't in Wellington?
Frank Kitts Park.
Civic Square.
Oriental Bay.
Empire State Building.
21 Who did arrive in Akaroa in 1840?
The French.
The British.
The Dutch.
The Spanish.
22 The Maori called New Zealand 'Aotearoa'. What does it mean?
Land of the Rising Sun.
Land of the Long White Cloud.
Land of the White People.
Land ogf the Long Purple Cloud.
23 What does 'hongi'* mean in Maori traditions?
Challenge.
Pressing of noses.
Food.
Dance.
24 Who is Anna Paquin?
A film director.
An actor.
A painter.
A singer.
25 Where is Invercargill situated?
In Australia.
On the South Island of New Zealand.
On the North Island of New Zealand.
In Tasman.
26 What is 'lake' in Maori language?
Ranta.
Rata.
Ruroi.
Roto.
27 What is 'sea' in Maori language?
Moana.
Maana.
Rutoa.
Tarai.
28 How long can kiwis live?
30 years.
3 years.
10 years.
20 years.
29 Which of the following isn't a bird in New Zealand?
Kiwi.
Yellow eyed penguin.
Emu.
Takahe.
30 Who is the prime minister of New Zealand?
Margaret Thatcher.
Helen Clarke.
Madeleine Albright.
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