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UTC-5 |
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Pacific/Kosrae |
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UTC+11 |
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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.
Located in the eastern part of the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean, Lucunor Atoll is part of the Caroline Islands and is one of the important atolls in Chuuk State. The atoll consists of more than 40 small islands, with a total land area of about 10 square kilometers, surrounded by a lagoon area of 100 square kilometers, forming a typical circular coral island landscape.
The atoll is located in the tropical rainforest climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 27°C and vegetation dominated by coconut groves and shrubs. The surrounding waters have an intact coral reef ecosystem and are home to green turtles and a variety of tropical fish. The local population has traditionally relied on fishing and subsistence agriculture for its livelihood, and has retained a unique Micronesian seafaring culture.
The island's population of approximately 1,200 is clustered primarily on the main island of Lukunol. The population speaks Chuukese and English and retains traditional tribal systems and handicraft production skills. Energy supply has been improved in recent years through a solar power system, but transportation is still largely dependent on weekly boat flights. The WWII-era Japanese military remains on the east side of the atoll have become a site for history buffs to explore.
Visitors need to apply for a FSM travel permit in advance, and the best time to visit is during the dry season from December to April. The atoll offers a simple B&B experience, and activities such as reef diving and traditional canoe sailing can be arranged. Note that medical facilities are limited on the island, so bring your own common medications.