A city in the mid-west of New Zealand's South Island. Population 3,087 (2001). A coal shipping port located at the mouth of the Hokitika River. It prospered during the gold rush of 1864, and at one time had a population of 50,000. It is also known as a summer resort with scenic spots such as Lake Mahinapua. The name means "I'll be back soon" in Maori. [Takashi Asagiya] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
ニュージーランド南島中西部の都市。人口3087(2001)。ホキティカ川河口に位置する石炭の積出し港。1864年のゴールド・ラッシュで栄え、一時人口5万を数えた。マヒナプア湖などの景勝地を控えた避暑地としても知られる。名称はマオリ語で「すぐ帰る」の意。 [浅黄谷剛寛] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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