Place:Canterbury, New Zealand

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NameCanterbury
TypeRegion
Located inNew Zealand
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Canterbury is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. The region covers an area of , and is home to a population of

The region in its current form was established in 1989 during nationwide local government reforms. The Kaikoura District joined the region in 1992 following the abolition of the Nelson-Marlborough Regional Council.

Christchurch, the South Island's largest city and the country's second-largest urban area, is the seat of the region and home to percent of the region's population. Other major towns and cities include Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora and Rolleston.

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