1.New Zealand is a very interesting country. 2.It has got total area of 269,000 square kilometers. 3. It is situated to south-east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. 4. It consists of two main islands (North Island and South Island) and some smaller ones. 5. Nearly 3.5 million people live in the country. 6. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. 7. The official language Is English. 8. The climate of New Zealand is moist. 9.New Zealand is rich in minerals. 10. There are many rivers and lakes in the country.