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The region of
Canterbury is located on the South Island of New Zealand.
Canterbury has for main city Christchurch. Canterbury is also
the largest region of New Zealand. It has area of around forty
thousand square kilometre. Canterbury is divided in three parts,
the North and South Canterbury and Mid Canterbury. Canterbury is
also a well known region for its wine production; it has two
main areas of viticulture. During the year 1853 after the New
Zealand Constitution act 1852, the Canterbury Province has been
formed. But in 1876 all provinces was abolished in New Zealand
as well as Canterbury Province. The city Council is located in
the main city which is Christchurch. Christchurch is also the
largest town on the South Island and third largest city of New
Zealand. Canterbury is also home of the University Of Canterbury
which is located in a suburb of Christchurch, Ilam. Canterbury
is also a city in Kent England. The city of Canterbury in
England has a population of around forty thousand. Canterbury is
also the name given to the cathedral of Canterbury city. The
Canterbury Cathedral is considered as one of the oldest and most
popular Christian foundations in England. |
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