Population: 4,252,277 Economy: Market Economy which depends on international trade. Relations with the US: Bilateral trade, elements of culture, scientific research. Language: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign. Religion: Christianity. Traditions / Customs: Māori art and performance, myths and story-telling, Haka War Dancing, Hangi, Mid-winter swimming, various desserts. Natural Resources: Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Sand, Coal, Timber, Hydropower, Gold, Limestone, Oil. Government: Parliamentary Democracy. Famous People: Sir Edmund Hillary, Ernest Rutherford, Kate Sheppard, Tim Finn, Russell Crowe.