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Wellington (English: Wellington Maori: Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke)

Wellington, early translated as Wellington, is the capital of New Zealand and the second largest city after Auckland, with an area of 266.25 square kilometers, a population of 448,959 (in March 2006) and an urban population of 3,40719. Wellington (including Cappitti, Polly Loire, Hart Valley and Willa Lapa) is the third largest residential area in New Zealand, accounting for 1 1.3% of New Zealand's total population. The summer temperature is between 13-20 degrees Celsius, and the winter temperature is between 6- 1 1 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is1249mm.

Wellington is located in the south of North Island, New Zealand, at the throat of Cook Strait, and is the transportation hub between the two islands. Wellington is also one of the best deep-water ports in the world. Wellington is surrounded by mountains on three sides, one facing the sea and the other surrounding Nicholson Harbor. Affected by the maritime climate, the weather is warm and sunny. Wellington is located in the fault zone. Except for a flat land near the sea, the whole city is built on the mountain. 1855 A major earthquake severely damaged the port, and now Wellington is rebuilt after 1948. Wellington is called "windy city" because it is close to the bay and has a high terrain. It is often attacked by sea breeze and windy most of the year.

Wellington is the geographical, cultural and political center of New Zealand, with compact city, strong cultural atmosphere and full personality. The city is located between the port and the hill, so you can walk around the city within walking distance. The shops, cafes, transportation, accommodation and major scenic spots in the city are all concentrated in the city, so it is very convenient to walk. Visitors to Wellington can visit museums, historical sites and art galleries, including the famous Tipapa National Museum. As far as food and wine are concerned, this city is very pleasant. Evening entertainment includes professional theaters, live concerts, comedy performances and dance performances.

When you come to Wellington, of course you will go sightseeing in the city. The Parliament Building of New Zealand is one of the most attractive places of interest here. It is open to the public every day and can provide free explanations and visits for tourists. The parliament complex is located in the center of Wellington, and it is only a short walk from here to the National Archives, St Paul's Cathedral and the former government building (the second largest wooden building in the world). The main attractions are: Parliament Building, Government Building, Tomble Library, Botanical Garden, Old St. Paul's Church, Dominican Museum, National Art Gallery, victoria hill, Wellington Zoo, etc. If you want to leave the city and travel to the suburbs, you can realize your wish very conveniently. Visitors can take the cable car from Lamberton Wharf, and soon they can reach the Botanical Garden, which covers an area of 26 hectares and is full of exotic flowers and plants. There are many kinds of tree-lined paths full of native plants in the botanical garden. Walking among the flowers is refreshing. There are beautiful villages, charming beaches, well-developed national parks, grape plantations, elegant country hotels and family hotels near Wellington, which can make people who return to nature get their wishes.

1865, the capital of New Zealand moved here from Auckland. Wellington is the first capital in the world to draw up national welfare undertakings, a city that actively encourages the establishment of national autonomous governments, and now it is the political, industrial and financial center of the country, the second largest port after Auckland, the supply station for Eurasian ocean-going vessels and the largest passenger port. At the southeast end of the city, there is a modern airport built by reclaiming sea and moving mountains. New Zealand flowers are often shipped abroad from here.

The ancient buildings and museums here tell you the history of New Zealand and reproduce the tradition of New Zealand. Almost all the residents of Wellington are less than 3 kilometers away from the sea. You can walk from one end of the city to the other in 20 minutes. Wellington is the city with the largest number of cables in the world. Wellington has one of the fastest and largest optical fiber cable lines in the world, providing high-speed data conversion and network access for downtown business district.

Wellington and Xiamen, China became sister cities on 1987.

Wellington became a sister city with Sakai in Japan on 1993.

On May 10, 2006, Beijing and Wellington became sister cities.