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About Christchurch
Christchurch lies in the Canterbury region. The city is the largest in the South Island and third largest overall. It has an international airport making it a popular entry point into New Zealand for visitors wanting to tour the scenic South Island. The city is famous for its many gardens including the renown botanic gardens. Neighbouring Hagley Park has a huge 161 hectares of parklands and trees on the edge of the city centre.
It's remarkable that Christchurch, a city located farthest from Britain, is often referred to as the most similar to England. This is due to the imported English trees, as well as the naming of streets and rivers after their English counterparts. Despite the distance, the resemblance is striking.
Unfortunately, in 2010 and 2011, Christchurch experienced destructive earthquakes that caused significant damage. For years, the city centre remained closed while construction crews cleared debris and demolished buildings that posed a danger of collapsing. Since then, the city centre has reopened, and modern buildings have been constructed, with many still under development. This has brought about a significant change in the city and even resulted in a redrawn map. However, some of the older buildings have been preserved, helping to maintain the city's English character.Read more ››
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