New Zealand – New Zealand's capital is Wellington

(Pronounced new zee luhns and wel-ing-tuhn)

To remember the capital of New Zealand, use the following mnemonic:

They found a new "Z" shaped land (New Zealand), but you needed to wear wellington (Wellington) boots on it.

Interesting facts about Wellington:

- Windy Capital: Wellington holds a reputation as one of the windiest cities globally by average wind speed, shaped by fierce gusts funneling through the Cook Strait between New Zealand’s main islands.

- Cable Car Heritage: A historic red funicular railway has transported passengers up steep hillside routes from the downtown shopping district to the Wellington Botanic Garden since 1902.

- Beehive Architecture: The executive government headquarters is widely known as The Beehive, a distinctive circular building designed by British architect Sir Basil Spence.