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The Longest Place name in the World is in New Zealand

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
85 Letters.
Translation: "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his nose flute to his loved one" 🙂
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KiwiBird · 36-40, F

Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay
AKA "Taumata Hill"
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@KiwiBird OK.. I believe,,,,😷
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird Can you pronounce the full name?
Is it taught to school children?
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Never been taught how to say that particular word in Māori. Not even sure I would attempt it.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird See the pronunciation video below?
Stephie · F
@KiwiBird I hope the postal code is not equally as long!
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Yes I did thank you.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Stephie 4292 should do.
Stephie · F
@KiwiBird I hope it is not the number of digits after the 0