The People
人口
Over 80% of the 3.6 million people are of European (mainly British) origin.
新西兰360万人口中，超过80%的人口是欧洲（主要是英国）血统。
Around 9% of the population are Maoris
大约9%的人口是毛利人
who came to New Zealand from other Pacific islands in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
13和14世纪来自太平洋的其它岛屿的人。
The two official languages in the country are English and Maori.
新西兰的两种官方语言是英语和毛利语。
Lifestyle
生活方式
New Zealanders, who are also known as "Kiwis", are relaxed people who love outdoor life.
新西兰人，也被认为是“几维”，是爱好户外运动的休闲人群。
It's not surprising that New Zealand is successful at many sports.
所以并不奇怪新西兰在很多运动上都很出色。
Its national sport is rugby and its team, "The All Blacks", are often the best in the world.
新西兰的民族体育是橄榄球，它的球队“全黑队”是世界上最好的球队。
Places to visit
旅游景点
New Zealand has beautiful scenery.
新西兰的景色优美。
In North Island, the Bay of Islands has lovely old forests and beautiful beaches
在北部的岛上，海湾处有有趣的古老森林，美丽的沙滩，
and the Coromandel is perfect for sailing and watersports.
柯罗曼德尔风景区非常适合航行和水上运动。
Rotorua is the centre of Maori culture and has wonderful hot springs.
罗托鲁亚是毛利文化的中心，它拥有奇妙的温泉。
In South Island, the Southern Alps, the West Coast region
在南部，南阿尔卑斯山，西岸地区，
and the national park of Fiordland all have beautiful scenery.
以及新西兰国家公园都有美丽的景色。
