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UTC+8 |
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UTC-5 |
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Huma County is located in the Daxinganling region of Heilongjiang Province, one of the northernmost counties in China, with a longitude of 126°~127°E, a latitude of 50°~52°N, and a border of 372 kilometers with Russia across the Heilongjiang River. As a cold-temperate continental monsoon climate zone, with long cold winters and short cool summers, it has the unique geographic label of "China's North Pole". With a forest coverage of up to 80%, it is an important part of the Daxinganling forest area, harboring a wealth of wildlife resources, such as northeast tigers, sables, and Xing'an pines. The scenery along the Heilongjiang River is exquisite, and the fishing and hunting culture of the Boundary River is profound; in summer, you can experience river rafting, and in winter, there is the spectacle of freezing fog. With forestry, green agriculture and eco-tourism as the pillar industries, the area is rich in blueberries, black fungus and other mountain treasures, making it an excellent destination for eco-tourism and folklore experience in the northern border.
Markham is located in the southern part of Ontario, Canada, and is an important part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), bordered by Richmond Hill to the north and the City of Toronto to the south. As the center of Canada's high-tech industry, Markham is known as the "High-Tech Capital of Canada", with more than 1,500 technology companies such as IBM, AMD, Huawei and other headquarters or R & D centers.
Markham has a population of approximately 350,000, of which more than 40% are Chinese, making it one of the cities with the highest percentage of Chinese in North America. The city has a strong multicultural atmosphere, and the annual Markham Asian Cultural and Food Festival is the largest Asian cultural event in North America. The downtown area has an Asian flavor with shopping districts such as Pacific Place and Markham Plaza.
Markham has a vibrant economy, with a well-established manufacturing and financial services sector in addition to leading technology industries. Urban planning emphasizes green ecology, with a large number of parks and nature preserves preserved. High-quality school districts, excellent community facilities and a low crime rate have made it one of Canada's most livable cities for many years.
Markham is conveniently located with Highway 407 and GO Intercity Railway running through the city and 30 minutes to downtown Toronto. Its proximity to Toronto's Pearson International Airport makes it an important gateway to the Canadian market for international businesses.