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New Zealand is a fascinating island country in the Pacific, the world of few people, magnificent forests, live volcanoes, moving glaciers, dense jungles, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and ancient Maori culture. Two main islands are home to many parks and wilderness reserves where New Zealanders protect their heritage.
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