Explore the dynamic human and physical geographies of countries around the world. Each book in this engaging series focuses on how a country's landforms, climate, and resources shape human settlement and affect daily life, culture and identity, and the economy. Significant people, places, and events, as well as challenges for the future are featured. Focus on New Zealand, New Zealand is the sixth largest island nation in the world. It is a country of many contrasts-from snow-capped mountains to deep fiords, sandy beaches, and vibrant cities and towns. Read all about New Zealand's wild topography, the geographic isolation that led to the amazing evolution in its plant and animal life, and the many diverse peoples and cultures that make the country their home.