Ethnography of the Māori People (New Zealand)
Ethnography of the M āori People (New Zealand) Environment New Zealand is an island country located in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, along with several smaller islands. The weather is normally temperate, with temperatures averaging 50-60 degrees fahrenheit, but rising as high as 80 and as low as 28 degrees fahrenheit in various parts of the island. New Zealand receives an extreme amount of sunshine, with the sunniest areas receiving about 2,400-2,500 hours yearly. New Zealand also has less ozone and little air pollution, making the UV rays especially strong. New Zealand can receive anywhere from 14-47 inches of rainfall annually, varying by northern and southern parts of the island. The country’s annual average snowfall is 70 inches, mostly accumulating in mountainous regions, with lower altitude and city regions receiving little to no accumulation during winter months. Cabbage Tree M ā ori people...