The longest place name in the world is in New Zealand - Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (85 characters).
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The New Zealand hill name is famous for having 85 letters and is often cited among the longest single-word place names. “Longest in the world” depends on naming rules and what counts as “official,” but it’s definitely a heavyweight champ.
🤯 "The longest place name in the world is in New Zealand - Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (85 characters). The locals just call it “home” out of mercy."