the sign to the longest place name

longest place name in the entire world

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July 20th 2006
yes folks me and lucy visted the place (i dont even think you can call it a place) with the longest name in the world. we found out about it due to our fantastic books (Thanks clare) and decided why the heck not. lets go see what all the fuss is about. well all the fuss is about is a sign....and thats it. its just a sign on the side of a road.....there doesnt appear to be anything around ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Hawkes Bay » Napier

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more