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America/Toronto |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
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Europe/Brussels |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
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.
Limal is a small municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant, located in the center of Belgium, about 20 kilometers from the capital city of Brussels and part of the Brussels metropolitan area. Known for its idyllic and pleasant environment, this peaceful community has a population of about 18,000, mostly local residents and some international families. With its typical Belgian townscape, green parks, traditional architecture and friendly community atmosphere, Limar offers a relaxed pace of life and excellent infrastructure for those seeking a quieter life. With its convenient location, easy access to Brussels and neighboring cities while enjoying lower living costs and less city hustle and bustle, Limar is one of Belgium's "small but beautiful" towns.