Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch (pronunciation: /ˈkraɪstʃɜːrtʃ/) is a city located on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is the largest city in the South Island and the third most populous city in New Zealand.
Etymology
The name "Christchurch" was agreed upon at the first meeting of the Canterbury Association on 27 March 1848. It was suggested by John Robert Godley, who had attended Christ Church, Oxford. Some early writers called the town Christ Church, but it was recorded as Christchurch in the minutes of the management committee of the association.
Related Terms
- Canterbury Association: An organisation formed in 1848 to establish a colony in New Zealand.
- South Island: The larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, located to the south of the North Island.
- New Zealand: A country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands, both marked by volcanoes and glaciation.
- John Robert Godley: An Irish statesman and bureaucrat. Godley is considered to be the founder of Canterbury, New Zealand, although he lived there for only two years.
See Also
- Canterbury Earthquake: A series of earthquakes that impacted Christchurch city and the central Canterbury region.
- Christchurch Cathedral: An Anglican cathedral in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Avon River (Canterbury): A river flowing through the centre of Christchurch city.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Christchurch
- Wikipedia's article - Christchurch
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