New Zealand has significantly more sheep than people, with a ratio of approximately 10 sheep to every 1 person. New Zealand was the first country to grant women universal suffrage, allowing them to vote in 1893. The word “kiwi” can be used to describe a native of New Zealand, the national bird, and the fruit. New Zealand is home to the longest place name in any English-speaking country, Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu. New Zealand has a unique ecosystem with several native species, including the iconic kiwi bird, and is home to the world’s only alpine parrot, the Kea.
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Luna Wildheart, staff writer
I am the oldest of three and an asthmatic. I’m interested in Yu Gi Oh, Pokémon and stuff like that.