Auckland is located towards the north of New Zealand’s North Island and is the country’s largest city. It is rated as one of the most "liveable” cities in the world and has a cosmopolitan population with a mix of European, Asian and Polynesian backgrounds. The city is home to a wide range of interesting landmarks and attractions, including the famous Sky Tower, Aotea Square and the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The Sky Tower is notable for being the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere.