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'''Wellington''' is the capital of and second largest city in [[New Zealand]]. It is situated at the southern end of the North Island.
'''Wellington''' is the capital of and second largest city in [[New Zealand]]. It is situated at the southern end of the North Island.
Wellington sits on extremely active fault-lines and [[earthquakes]] are common. In 1855 Wellington was rocked by the largest [[earthquake]] ever recorded in [[New Zealand]] which lifted up large tracts of Wellington harbour.
Wellington sits on extremely active fault-lines and [[earthquakes]] are common. In 1855 Wellington was rocked by the largest [[earthquake]] ever recorded in [[New Zealand]] which lifted up large tracts of Wellington harbour.
==Economy==
Wellington began as a service town to the horticulture industry that first came to the region. The introduction of the rail line greatly increased its economy and productivity. The town services a region a population of approximately 280,000 people. The region includes a number of mining and fishing communities, the Joint Defence Space Research Facility and tourist attractions at Ulur-Kata Tjuta National Park.
[[Category:New Zealand Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:New Zealand Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:Capital Cities]]
[[Category:Capital Cities]]