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This is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the south-westernmost part of Polynesia. It is known as 'Aotearoa' meaning 'the land of the long white cloud' by its indigenous people. This island nation was also the first major nation to have 'Universal Suffrage'. Which nation is being referred to in the above lines?

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Australia
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Hawaii
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New Zealand
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Philippines
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The correct option is C New Zealand
The island nation in question is New Zealand. It is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the south-westernmost part of Polynesia. The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa which means the land of the long white cloud. New Zealander’s are called kiwi’s and New Zealand was the first major nation to have universal suffrage. Since 1893 all citizens have legally been allowed to vote, regardless of gender.

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