AUCKLAND 英文版.ppt

AUCKLAND The famous city of New Zealand , which is also called City of Sails , and Queen City . ——— Ireron , Soosim , Tom, Yue Zhiming . summary ? The largest city of New Zealand , and the center of country ’ s industry , economic and trade ,and commerce. ? Founded on February 6 th ,1840, is New Zealand ‘ s second capital city in the period of 1841-1865. History and Development ? In 1350, Maoris firstly immigrated to Auckland , ing the original indigenous inhabitants. ? On February 6 th ,1840, Captain William Hobson signed the “ Treaty of Waitangi ” piece of land with local Maori indigenous people and named after the city with the name of the Governor-General of India, Auckland . So Auckland became the capital of the new colony until 1865 . ? In the 20th century, the streetcar and railway, and rapid development began to appear in Auckland. Natural Conditions ? Climate Temperate Marine Climate , which is quite mild and rainy all the year round. ? Size About 1086 square kilometers .? Location In the central north area of North Island, consists of 56 islands. The southeast of Australia The north of New Zealand Humanities ? Population and Race About million people in total, representing 25% of the country ’ s whole population, including : 61 % Europeans , 20% Asians , 19 % other races . Generally, 70 % Chinese immigrants and foreign students live in Auckland. Pictures about Maoris ? Language English is used by most of the people in Auckland. 867,825 people only speak one kind of language. 274,863 people speak tow kinds of languages. 57,051 people speak three kinds of languages or more. ? religion More than half of Auckland city's population is Christian . Less than 10% people regularly go to church on Sunday. Almost 40 % people d