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Wellington and it’s attractions

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Wellington and it’s attractions
Performed by Artem Egorov
A student of the POr-22 group
Wellington is the capital of New
Zealand, the second most populous city
in the country, the largest capital among
the countries of Oceania and the
southern-most capital in the world. The
city is located in the Wellington region
in the southern part of the North Island.
The Maori name of Wellington is Te
Fanganui-a-Tara.
Wellington Cable Car
It is a funicular in Wellington between Lambton
Quay, the main shopping street, and Kilburn, a
suburb in the hills overlooking the city centre.
A one-way trip takes about five minutes. The
Wellington Cable Car is widely recognized as a
symbol of Wellington.
Cuba Street
One of the most famous and popular streets of the
city, was named the cultural center of Wellington.
Known for it’s bohemian nature, it boasts many cafes,
op-shops, music venues, restaurants, record stores,
bookstores, historical architecture of various styles and
a general "quirkiness", which has made it one of the
most popular tourist destinations of the city.
The Weta Cave
The museum of the company Weta Workshop,
which has been engaged in special effects for
various films and television since 1993. The
company gained worldwide fame after the
release of «The Lord of the Rings». Costumes,
armor, weapons, creatures, special effects are
the result of the work of Weta Workshop.
Wellington Museum
The museum consists of four floors, telling
about the history of Wellington. Celebrating the
maritime history of the city, the early settlement
of Maori and Europeans, as well as the growth of
the region, the museum aims to tell the stories of
Wellington and how the city has developed over
the 150 years of its existence as the capital of
New Zealand. In 2013, according to The Times, it
was recognized as one of the 50 best museums in
the world.
Wellington Government House
It is the main residence of the Governor-General of
New Zealand, the representative of the New Zealand
head of state, King Charles III.
The Government House is also the site of many
awards and investitures, as well as the swearing-in
place of Prime Ministers and other ministers of the
Crown.
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