Chapter17 New Zealand Today
》》Key Words
■Geographic location
■topographic features
■North and South Islands
■rivers and lakes
■mountains
■climate
■population
■race and ethnicity
■cities
■government
■economy
■education
New Zealand Flag
New Zealand is an independent member of the British Commonwealth，with Wellington being its national capital.Its national flag is similar to the Australian flag in that it has a British Union Jack in the top left hand corner evoking its historical relations with its mother country，and the Southern Cross on a blue background indicating the country’s location in the South Pacific Ocean.Its national anthem is entitled“God Defend New Zealand”.The lyrics are as follows：
God of nations，at thy feet，
In the bonds of love we meet.
Hear our voices，we entreat，
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific’s triple star，
From the shafts of strife and war..
Make her praises heard afar.
God defend New Zealand.
Map of New Zealand