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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.
Sunamganj, a historic city in the Sylhet district of Bangladesh, is located in the northeast of the country, close to the Indian state of Meghalaya, and is known for its unique wetland ecosystems and its reputation as the "City of Lakes". Here Harpurka Lake (Haor) dotted, is one of the largest seasonal wetlands in South Asia, every year, the onset of the rainy season, the lake and the surrounding farmland into one, forming a spectacular "water world", attracting a large number of migratory birds inhabiting, but also one of the most important rice-producing areas in Bangladesh. Sunamganj is an ideal place to explore the charm of rural Bangladesh in harmony with nature, as it not only offers beautiful natural scenery, but also retains a rich folk culture, with local people living from fishing and agriculture, and traditional handicrafts such as pottery making.