New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands and many smaller islands. It was originally settled by indigenous Māori people and was later colonized by Britain in 1840. New Zealand has a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. The population is mostly of European descent but also includes the indigenous Māori people and other minorities. New Zealand has a highly developed economy that is very free market oriented.

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7. Anand Satyanand, Governor-General John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand