New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere.
New Zealand is located southeast of Australia in the southern hemisphere.
In 2006, New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language as an official language.
New Zealand is a republic.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.
English and Maori are two of the official languages of New Zealand. New Zealand is the only country in the world where Maori is spoken.
The Maori culture is the only indigenous culture in New Zealand.
While the Maori culture is the most prominent indigenous culture in New Zealand, there are also smaller groups such as the Moriori and the Waitaha.
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The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in New Zealand.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, was filmed entirely in New Zealand on over 150 locations.
New Zealand is home to the world's largest population of kiwi birds.
New Zealand is the natural habitat of the kiwi bird and has the largest population of kiwi birds in the world.
New Zealand has more sheep than people.
At its peak in the 1980s, there were around 70 million sheep in New Zealand, compared to a human population of around 3 million.
New Zealand is home to the world's largest active geyser.
The largest active geyser in the world is Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, USA.
New Zealand was the first country to give women the right to vote.
In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote.
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New Zealand is not a member of the United Nations.
New Zealand is a founding member of the United Nations and has been a member since the organization's inception in 1945.
New Zealand is known for producing wine.
New Zealand is known for producing high-quality wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
