DAY 1: In the Beginning...
To learn more cool facts about New Zealand, check out the Tourism NZ website. Read the fun facts posted on the website and choose your ‘Top 3.’ On your blog, post your ‘Top 3 Fun Facts’ about NZ in your own words.
Here are three interesting facts about New Zealand. Did you know...
1. According to the Tourism NZ website I was using, there are only two official languages in this country, English and Maori. However, according to Wikipedia, New Zealand has three official languages which are, English, Maori, and New Zealand Sign Language.
2. Gisborne, which is on the east coast of New Zealand is the first city in New Zealand and the world to see the sunrise. The reason for this is because it is about 496 km away from the International Date Line. The International Date Line is an imaginary line that runs between the North and South Pole.
3. According to the Tourism NZ website, New Zealand is one of three countries that have two official national anthems. Wikipedia claims New Zealand and Denmark are the only two countries that have two official national anthems. New Zealand's two national anthems are "God Defend New Zealand" and "God Save the Queen".
