Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, situated at the southwestern tip of the country's North Island. It serves as the administrative center for the Wellington Region and ranks as the third-largest city in New Zealand. Geographically, it is positioned between the Remutaka Range and Cook Strait.
The city is notable for being the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. It experiences a temperate maritime climate and holds the distinction of being the windiest city in the world based on average wind speed.