New Zealand - Wikipedia New Zealand became a dominion in 1907; it gained full statutory independence in 1947, retaining the monarch as head of state Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of around 5 3 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pasifika
History of New Zealand - Wikipedia After becoming a self-governing Dominion with the British Empire in 1907, the country remained an enthusiastic member of the empire, and over 100,000 New Zealanders fought in World War I as part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force
New Zealand | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, Facts - Britannica New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia The country comprises two main islands—the North and South islands—and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group
New Zealand Facts | Britannica New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia The country comprises two main islands—the North and South islands—and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group
New Zealand - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project New Zealand facts and figures: Official web sites of New Zealand, links and information on New Zealand's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of New Zealand, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers
New Zealand - Wikiwand It is the sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions
Facts about New Zealand - New Zealand Travel and New Zealand Business New Zealand is a welcoming, diverse country with a history of Māori, European, Pacific Island, and Asian immigration This rich blend of cultures, combined with geologically fascinating landscapes and unique flora and fauna, make New Zealand an exciting country to explore
New Zealand country profile - BBC News New Zealand is a wealthy Pacific nation dominated by two cultural groups - New Zealanders of European descent, and the Maori, who are descendants of Polynesian settlers