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Christchurch ( / ˈkraɪstʃɜːrtʃ / ⓘ; Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand, after Auckland. [a] Christchurch lies in the Canterbury Region, near the centre of the east coast of the South Island, east of the Canterbury Plains.
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Apr 25, 2017 · Sri Lanka is a Southeast Asian island nation located off of the southeast coast of India. It covers an area of 25,332 square miles and has a population of 20,277,597. Between 1999 and 2010, Sri Lanka experienced the fastest urban expansion within the Southeast Asian region. This article takes a look at some of its most populated cities. Biggest ...
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- Invercargill. Sitting right at the bottom of the South Island, Invercargill is the gateway to Stewart Island, the Catlins and the southern coast. It’s not the most exciting city in New Zealand, being insulted by everyone from your typical kiwis who hate the cold to Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.
- Timaru. Timaru was classed as a city until the late 80s, and at around 30,000 people it’s the biggest town on this list. It’s the second largest urban area in Canterbury and is home to one of the island’s most important ports.
- Hokitika. There are no cities on the South Island’s West Coast, only three big towns (Hokitika, Greymouth and Westport) and lots of smaller ones. Hokitika wins the battle out of those three for a number of reasons.
- Nelson. At over 50,000 inhabitants, Nelson is by far the biggest settlement at the top of the South Island. It’s perfectly positioned within an hour or two drive of some top nature spots, including Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and the Marlborough Sounds.
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Also called the “Garden City”, the South Island’s largest city draws the attention of travellers with its matchless beauty and exquisiteness. Here’s a look at what a holiday-maker must explore during a visit to Christchurch: Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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Christchurch (Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the second most-populous urban area in the country. As well as having the most attractions of any place in the South Island, it's the major international entry point for visiting the rest of the island.
Feb 2, 2022 · Christchurch: the surprising urban hub of the South Island. Get lost in the city surrounded with strong culture of creativity and innovation. | THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Christchurch |. BY Ben Groundwater. Last updated . 02 February 2022. Christchurch is a beautiful thing: a city rebuilt; a city reborn.
