Fun facts about Auckland
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The Māori-language name for Auckland is Tāmaki Makaurau, meaning 'Tāmaki desired by many'.
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Auckland was founded on 18 September 1840 and was officially declared New Zealand's capital in 1841.
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200.
From the “History” section
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Auckland is home to the largest ethnic Polynesian population of any city in the world.
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Auckland Volcanic Field has produced at least 53 small volcanic centres over the last ~193,000 years.
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200.
From the “Geography” section
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Auckland's housing is amongst the least affordable in the world, with a median house price of $1,100,000 reported in August 2022.
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200.
From the “Architecture” section
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