1. For NEW ZEALAND, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For NEW ZEALAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) When was the last eruption at White Island?
c) When was the last fatal eruption at the volcano?
d) Of the 47 people who were on the island when the volcano erupted, how many survived?
e) What warning is given to tourists before visiting the volcano?
f) What safety precautions are visitors required to take?