New Zealand is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of two large islands and 600 smaller islands. The Tasman Sea separates New Zealand from Australia (approximately 1200 miles).

Uganda is a landlocked nation in Africa in the African Great Lakes region. Uganda gained independence from British rule in 1962, and the country experienced civil war from 1980 to 1986.

Kenya is a country in Africa with a population of 52 million people. Its capital is Nairobi. Europeans colonized Kenya in the nineteenth century, and modern-day Kenya became a British protectorate in 1895.

Verrocchio wanted only the best material for his dome and lantern; this meant that he had to travel to Venice in order to intercept the best gilded copper. His order consisted of eight sheets of copper that took two loads to get to Florence. The finished product of the sphere alone was nearly 2000 kg. 

Source: http://www.florencecity.it/sfera-del-verrocchio-storia-saette-2/