New+Zealand

New Zealand- Brant Watson __ Location __ : Southwestern Pacific Ocean __ Surrounding Countries __ : Australia to the northwest, Fiji and Tonga to the north __ Topography: __ Comprised of two major islands, with some smaller ones surrounding it. Alps stretch across the islands, although most are in the south with volcanoes in the north. Constitutional Monarchy with parliamentary Democracy – Queen Elizabeth II
 * __ Part A: Country’s Background Information: __**
 * What is its Location, neighboring countries, and major type of topography?
 * What type of government does this country have? Who is currently in power?

New Zealand is split into 16 regions for the top tier of local governments. 11 of the 16 regions are governed by regional council, while 5 are governed by territorial authorities.
 * Are there regions, states, providences, etc in this country, if so explain.


 * Draw the Country (include major landforms, cities, aquatic features)


 * Draw its flag and indicate its major languages.

4,422,700 September 2007 est New Zealand is a MDC because of its advance economy which include urbanization, good social conditions, and infrastructure.
 * What is the population of the country?
 * Is it a LDC or a MDC? What are some clues that lead you to believe this?
 * __ Part B: Country’s Biodiversity __**

Mild and temperate maritime climate with an average temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the south, and 61 degrees Fahrenheit in the north.
 * What is the typical climate for this country?

Most of New Zealand’s exports is agriculture, horticulture, fishing, mining, and forestry. New Zealand exports 24% of its output.
 * What types of gross and net primary production is found?
 * Create a food web from this country (Minimum of 10 organisms)
 * Are there any regions of this country that are considered “hotspots of biodiversity”? No

Deciduous forest and Rainforest Northern Brown Kiwi- introduced predators such as dogs Hector’s Dolphin- overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction Huia- Overhunting and deforestation
 * Which biomes are associated with your country?
 * List TWO endangered species in this region. Why are they endangered?
 * Give one species that has become extinct in this country? Why is it extinct?
 * __ Part C: Human Population __**


 * What is its rate of growth? 1.3%

53.85 years. It is faster than the world average. 13.6 birth rate (per 1000).7.5 death rate (per 1000) 15.48 immigration rate, 10.28 emigration rate
 * What is its doubling time (rule of 70)? Is it faster or slower than the world’s average?
 * What is the country’s birth rate, the death rate, the immigration rate and the emigration rate? Does this data agree with the rate of growth from #1 ((b+i) –(d+e))?
 * What is the stage of demographic transition? Stage four, where birth and death rates are low.

Yes, the FPA helps women select family sizes and spaces, and gets professionals to help educate them on family planning.
 * Does the country have family planning? If so, is it affective?


 * __ Part D: Biodiversity __**


 * Which terrestrial biomes are located in your country? Temperate Deciduous Forest


 * Are there any aquatic biomes associated with your country? The aquatic biomes associated with New Zealand are the Pacific Ocean that surrounds it.


 * What are the human impacts on these biomes? Humans can destroy some of the aquatic biomes due to water pollution and dumping which destroys things such as coral reefs. The humans also have a big impact on the deciduous forest biome by clear cutting.


 * Indicate five species that are extinct and/or endangered or threatened in your country?
 * 1) Northern Brown Kiwi
 * 2) Hector’s Dolphin
 * 3) Huia
 * 4) Erect-crested Penguin
 * 5) Archey's Frog
 * Why are these species endangered?
 * 1) Northern Brown Kiwi- introduced predators such as dogs
 * 2) Hector’s Dolphin- overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction
 * 3) Huia- Overhunting and deforestation
 * 4) Erect-crested Penguin- Marine pollution
 * 5) Archey's Frog- Unknown, but thought to be disease


 * __ Part E: Resource Management __**
 * What are the top three resources in your country? natural gas, iron ore, timber


 * What is the #1 export from your country? Agriculture


 * What is the #1 import to your country? Machinery

Tongariro, Te Urewera, Whanganui and Egmont in the North Island, and Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, Westland Tai Poutini, Mount Aspiring, Fiordland, Paparoa, Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mount Cook in the South Island
 * List any National Parks.
 * How are crops protected from pests? Crops are protected in New Zealand is protected by IPM and insecticides.
 * What is the state of the water in your country? Clean and drinkable