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New Zealand is a country that is geographically very isolated from the rest of the world, and as such, has a unique culture. In addition, it has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful nature anyone could ever find in the world, which is why movies such as Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit were filmed here. Listen in to learn more about this island nation in the South Pacific!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Auckland
• Wellington
• Germany
• Double Brown Beer
• Orc
• Mordor
• Lord of the Rings
• Māori
• Iwi (Māori communities)
• United Kingdom
• Japan
• China
• Pacific Islanders
• Moriori (actually not pre-Māori inhabitants of New Zealand)
• Theories of pre-Māori settlements
• Moa
• Kiwi bird
• Stoats
• White-tailed spider
• Australia
• The Hobbit
• Hobbiton
• Weta Workshop
• Silver fern
• Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy