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Canterbury

Canterbury

Canterbury is a region on New Zealand’s South Island marked by grassy plains, clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. Its largest city, Christchurch, is famed for its art scene and green spaces like the riverside Botanic Gardens, recovering after...
Population: 628,600 (Jun 2020)
Area: 17,508 mi²
Demonym: Cantabrian
Established: 1989
HDI (2021): 0.938; very high · 4th
Island: South Island