> Which city is the southernmost capital in the world?And the answer: Wellington. Photo credit: Newshub.Wellington is the capital and second largest city in NewZealand. The residents of Wellington have one of the highest ratings of qualityof life, with short commutes, low levels of pollution, and a thriving urbanculture.New Zealand's capital is bursting with life. Despite the five fault lines alongwhich the city is located (and its associated earthquakes), the less-than 2 milecity is perfect for walking, dining and seeing all of the amenities of thecomfortably dubbed "Coolest City in the World." In fact, Wellington is packedwith over 400 cafes and restaurants – a number which rivals that of New York ona per person basis.Before European colonization, the area in which the city of Wellington wouldeventually be founded was seasonally inhabited by indigenous Māori. The earliestdate with hard evidence for human activity in New Zealand is about 1280. Untilaround 1840, various Māori tribes called the region home. Wellington wasdeclared a city in 1840, and was chosen to be the capital city of New Zealand in1865.Interestingly, Wellington is also the most remote capital city, as it is thefarthest away from any other capital. However, the luscious greenery and oceansights more than make up for it. Home to Zealandia, a well-known eco sanctuary,the predator-free islands of Kapiti and Matiu Somes allow hikes through nativebush, as well as night time kiwi-spotting tours in the wild.Did you know? Legend has it that "The Beehive," the city's well-known Parliament Building, wasin fact designed on the back of a napkin as a joke. The designer never thoughtfor a moment it would be built! Check it out below.Photo credit: Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany, via Wikimedia Commons