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No. 5 (Tie)
Auckland, New Zealand
(2006 Ranking: 5)
Situated on the North Island of New Zealand, Auckland is home to about 1.2 million people, or about 25% of the entire country's population. It also has a sizable Polynesian population, a low crime rate, and more yachts per capita than any other city in the world. There are plenty of opportunities for retail therapy in the various shopping districts around town.