Переведите !
what's special
about new zealand?
it has more sheep than people! it has a population of 40 million sheep and
4 million people. this means there are ten sheep for every human being in
new zealand, new zealand's size is about the same as great britain, japan, or
colorado. so, with its small human population, it is one of the world's least
crowded countries.
the country is made up of two islands north island and south island. then
are also some smaller islands. most of the people live on the north island. for
country with so few people, it is civilized. the capital, wellington, has more
cafés and restaurants per person than new york city, new zealand also has
more golf courses per person than any other country.
most of the people of new zealand are of european origin. the native peop
of new zealand, the maori, make up 14 percent of the population. they have
their own language and culture. some maori words are very long and difficult
say. try pronouncing this maori name for one of the hills of the north island:
whenuakitanatah. it is the longest place name in the world.
new zealand is isolated from the outside world, so its plants and animals ar
unique. about 80 percent of new zealand's plants only grow in new zealand.
before humans came, there were no land animals. even today, there are no
snakes in new zealand. several kinds of birds have no animals to be afraid of.
now they have become land birds and cannot fly. one example of this is the
kiwi. this native bird of new zealand is the symbol of new zealand new
zealanders are often called kiwis in slang,
the country is famous for its spectacular natural beauty. it has huge
mountains and volcanoes, long sandy beaches, subtropical forests, and green
countryside. because of its beauty, new zealand has become popular with
moviemakers. many movies, such as jurassic park 2. the lord of the rings tril
and the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, were filmed there. after people
the movies, they often want to go there themselves.
so, if you like a place with more sheep than people and with spectacular
landscapes, new zealand is the place for you!
