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New Zealand/Aotearoa
has more Pipe Bands per capita than anywhere else on earth
(including Scotland). |
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The New Zealand
flag was introduced in 1869 and officially adopted in 1902. The
British blue ensign reflects the country's colonial heritage,
while the emblem of the constellation of the Southern Cross
reflects its geographic location. |
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New Zealand has
two different Anthems "god save the queen" and "god
defend New Zealand". |
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Wellington is
the capital city. |
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The longest
place name still in use is
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu,
which is a name of a hill. |
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New Zealand is
the only country which has every climate in the world |
