Exploring New Zealand: Geography, History, and Culture

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video provides a comprehensive overview of New Zealand, known to the indigenous Maori as Aotearoa or "The Land of the Long White Cloud." The lesson begins with a fascinating analysis of human migration patterns, highlighting New Zealand's status as the last major landmass on Earth to be settled by humans—occurring roughly 50,000 years after neighboring Australia. The host guides viewers through the country's unique geography, situated on the Ring of Fire, and compares the distinct climates and topographies of the populous North Island versus the rugged South Island.