Wellington, one of the premier tourist destinations of the world, is the capital of New Zealand. Popularly known as ‘Windy Wellington’, the harbor city has become one of the most sought after destinations in the country. There are many interesting Facts about Wellington. Facts about Wellington feature tourism-related promotion, which is evident from the catchline – “Absolutely Positively Wellington”.
Geographical Facts about Wellington
The region of Wellington includes the regions of Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and so on. The city of Wellington comes under the Wellington region which is in the southern end of North Island. The region of Greater Wellington is much larger than the city of Wellington. Wellington forms the second largest urban area of New Zealand. The city is spread over an area of about 290 square kilometers. The city is located to the north of Tawa and Grenada. Cook Strait is to the north of Wellington. Makara is to the east and the harbors of Wellington and Seatoun are to the west of the city.
Population Facts about Wellington
Among the national capitals in Oceania, the city ranks second on the basis of population. As per the figures of 2006, the total population of the Wellington Region was estimated to be 448,959.
Historical Facts about Wellington
The city of Wellington was named in honor of Arthur Wellesley, who emerged victorious in the Battle of Waterloo and was the first Duke of Wellington. The title of the Duke has been derived from Wellington, which is an English town in Somerset County.
Transport Facts about Wellington
The best mode of public transport in the city of Wellington is the trains. The city is also served by bus and electric trolleybuses. One of the popular transport modes is the Wellington Combined taxis.
Tourist Attractions in Wellington
Some of the notable tourist attractions of Wellington are Archives New Zealand, Bank of New Zealand Museum, BATS Theatre, Botanical Garden, Circa Theatre, Downstage Theatre, Helipro, Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, Little Monkeys, National Library, Otari-Wilton's Bush, Parliament Tours , The Opera House, the Wellington Cable Car, Te Papa, Wellington Zoo, St James Theatre, and so on.
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