50 Fun Facts About New Zealand
New Zealand is known for their extreme sports and beautiful landscapes. But, there are also lesser known facts which are equally interesting and even intriguing. Check out these 50 fun facts about New Zealand and see how many do you know (unless you are Kiwi or New Zealand resident). 1) The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, which means the land of the long white cloud. 2) New Zealand has two official national Anthems of equal standing - God Defend New Zealand and God Save the Queen. 3) Kiwi refers to New Zealand's native flightless bird and also used as a slang term for a New Zealander. Kiwis call the fruit kiwifruit, also known as Chinese Gooseberries. 4) To become a New Zealand citizen, one must swear an oath of loyalty to Queen Elizabeth. 5) The official languages are English and Maori. 6) The Treaty of Waitangi, signed on 6 February 1840, establish a British governor in New Zealand, recognised Maori ownership of their lands and other properties, and gave Maori the rights...