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Synopsis
Over 2000 kilometers from the nearest major landmass, New Zealand was one of the last places on earth to be colonized by humans. It is blessed with a unique fauna and flora and a wealth of different environments ranging from snow-capped mountain peaks to dramatic jungle-clad fjords, volcanoes, rolling hills and golden beaches. A fiercely independent and innovative nation has emerged from a tough and troubled history to lead the world in taking steps such as giving women the vote, and banning nuclear-powered or armed vessels from their waters. This book captures the scenic beauty and biological riches of New Zealand, as well as the fascinating history of the intrepid Polynesian, European, and Asian people have settled there. It is a handy guide for both the informed tourist and the New Zealander.