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Wellington



Wellington (pop. 326,900), capital city of New Zealand since 1865, at the southern end of North Island. Founded in 1840, it is the nation's second-largest city and an important port and transportation center. Manufactures include processed food, transportation equipment, textiles, and clothing.



See also: New Zealand.

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