The Longest Place Name In The Word, At 85 Letters
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- The longest place name in the world is often cited as “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapiki-maungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitnatahu.”
- This Maori place name is located in New Zealand and has 85 letters.
- It is a hill in the Hawke’s Bay region of the North Island of New Zealand and is known for having one of the longest place names in the world.
- The name is of Maori origin and has cultural significance within the Maori community. It is often abbreviated to “Taumata” for simplicity.
