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Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson is a city on the South Island of New Zealand, facing Tasman Bay. It's known for local arts and crafts stores, and art galleries. It's also a popular base for nearby caving sites, vineyards and Abel Tasman National Park. Established by English settlers in 1841, the city's history is showcased at Founders Heritage Park, a living museum with a vintage railway.

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Country: New Zealand

Continent: Oceania

Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Population: 60,481

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