Wellington is the capital of New Zeeland and is located on the southern part of the north island. The name pays homage to the first Duke of Wellington, the victor of the battle of Waterloo, Arthur...
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Wellington is the capital of New Zeeland and is located on the southern part of the north island. The name pays homage to the first Duke of Wellington, the victor of the battle of Waterloo, Arthur Wellesley.
Wellington is the political centre of New Zeeland while Auckland is the financial. In Wellington there are many restaurants and cafés, as well as a broad cultural life.
Legend has it that it was the Polynesian tribe Kupe that first came to the area. The Europeans arrived on the ship Troy 20 September 1839. The temperature varies between 20 degrees in January/February, down to 10 degrees in June/July.
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Inhabitants:400000
Area:444 square kilometres
