It was the major nation to have a universal suffrage.In 1893 all the males and females citizens are legally allowed to vote.
The official language in New Zealand is English and Maori.
The largest city in New Zealand is Auckland although Wellington is the capital city.
Morning Shriya,
ReplyDeleteWell done for completing another Summer Learning Journey activity, 'The Legend of New Zealand', and for providing us with your 'Top 3 Fun Facts' about New Zealand. I'm so glad to see that you've chosen the Women's Suffrage Movement as your first fact— this is a historical movement that changed the lives of many women, and not only within New Zealand, but around the rest of the world, too. Did you know though, that women in Saudi Arabia weren't allowed to vote until 2015?! There's still a lot of work to be done to help gain full equality around the world, but New Zealand has certainly shown progressiveness with the Women's Suffrage Movement.
Did you know also, that English and Te Reo Māori aren't the only official languages? Sign Lanugage is also an official language of our country. Do you know any sign language?
I look forward to reading your response to this one!
Keep up the great work :)
Jordan.
Hi Jordan,
ReplyDeleteThx so much for ur comment.I did learn sign language in my old school before coming to Edmund Hillay school.I did not know that sign language was the official language in New Zealand.Again thx for teching me that Te reo and English isn't a offical language in New Zealand.Now i know this.
Thx,
Shriya
Kia Ora Shriya,
ReplyDeleteThanks for responding to my comment, because this is a very thoughtful response I'll be rewarding you with 2 bonus points— well done.
Sorry, I think I may have confused you. Te Reo Māori, English AND Sign language are ALL offical languages of New Zealand.
Cheers,
Jordan