What is the capital of New Zealand?
AnswerWellington
Wellington, at the south of the North Island, is the capital.
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The basics
What is New Zealand's largest city?
AnswerAuckland
Auckland is the country's largest city.
Going deeper
In 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country to do what?
AnswerGive women the vote in national elections
New Zealand granted women the national vote in 1893.
What is the haka?
AnswerA traditional Maori posture dance
The haka is a Maori ceremonial dance with chants and strong movements.
Which New Zealander was among the first two people to summit Mount Everest?
AnswerEdmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary reached the summit with Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
Expert level
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in which year?
Answer1840
The treaty was first signed on February 6, 1840.
Which strait separates the North and South Islands?
AnswerCook Strait
Cook Strait lies between Wellington and the top of the South Island.
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