___ the fact that it is relatively isolated, New Zealand is an island country that is welcoming to all.
Despite
roots
widely
With a total area of ___ one hundred and five thousand square miles, thirty per cent of New Zealand's land is forested and much of the country is mountainous.
whereas
almost
young
The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington whereas Auckland is its ___ metropolitan area.
roughly
widely
main
Located in the South-Western Pacific Ocean, the country is noted for its ___ location.
remote
cool
roots
Volcanic activity is also ___ as the country sits across the border of two tectonic plates.
roots
abundant
cool
The climate in New Zealand is a temperate one, varying between cool and ___.
welcoming
remote
warm
English is still the most ___ used language.
widely
main
area
New Zealand’s population is ___ four point two million, and residents are referred to as Kiwis.
Despite
roughly
cool
New Zealand culture is influenced by Britain and the country’s Maori ___.