The World's Longest Place Name

This hill has a very long name, which is 85 letters!
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Taumatawhakatangi-hangakoauauotama-teaturipukakapikima-ungahoronukupokai-whenuakitanatahu is a hill in New Zealand with the longest name in the world. It has 85 letters and means "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his flute to his loved one."

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The hill is 305 meters high and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. From the top, you can see fields, forests, and the sea.

The hill is also an important place in Māori culture. According to legend, Tamatea was a famous Māori warrior. He climbed the hill to meet his lover and played his flute for her.

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If you want to visit the hill, you can take a bus from the city of Napier. The journey takes about an hour.

The hill is open every day and the entrance fee is NZ$25 for adults and NZ$15 for children.

Here are some interesting facts about the hill:

  • Its name has 85 letters, which is the longest place name in the world.
  • Its name in Māori means "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his flute to his loved one."
  • The hill is 305 meters high and offers stunning views.
  • The hill is also an important place in Māori culture.
  • To visit the hill, you can take a bus from the city of Napier.
  • The hill is open every day and the entrance fee is NZ$25 for adults and NZ$15 for children.

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