New Zealand

1. 13th Century: Polynesian navigators settle Aotearoa, developing the Indigenous Māori culture.
2. 1840: Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and Māori chiefs is followed by British proclamation of sovereignty.
3. 1893: First self-governing country in the world to grant all women the right to vote.
4. 1907–1947: Gradual transition from self-governing colony to complete constitutional independence from Britain.
5. 1980s: Adopts nuclear-free policy and enacts sweeping free-market economic deregulation ("Rogernomics").
6. 21st Century: Modern bicultural nation recognized for strong public institutions, agriculture, and eco-tourism.

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