New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
By: Aries C.
New Zealand
New Zealand is part of thr Pacific Islands.
Two Islands
The backbone of New Zealand is part of volcanic mountains formed along a border.
North Island
The North Island is narrow and hilly.
South Island
The South Island is very mountainous.
The Maori People
Prior to European settlement in 1769, the Maori didn't consider themselves a nation.
Economy
The plains have rich soil, and the marine west coast climate is ideal for farming.
Livestock
The livestock is well suited for the local conditions, and their products are shipped over thousands of miles.
Kiwifruit
New Zealand produces one quarter of the world's kiwifruit.
Population
The majority of people live in large cities along the coast.
Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city.
Wellington
Wellington overlooks Cook Strait, which seperates North Island from South Island.
Cook Strait
Cook Strait seperates the North and South islands.
High Islands
High Islands are huge chains of underwater mountains.
Low Islands
One ring-shaped islands called atolls.
Micronesia
Micronesia was settled between 3000 and 2000 B.C..
Melanesia
Melanesia was the first inhabited island.
Polynesia
Polynesia's characteristics were developed over a long period of time.
Economic Activities
Coconut, pineapple, and skipjack are major exports of these Islands.
Tourism
Vacationers in search of warm, sunny beaches head for these islands.
Trust Territories
Territories supervised by other nations.
Issues the Pacific Islands face
The islands struggle with economic development.