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Australia/Sydney |
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UTC+10 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+11 |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Marrickville, located about 5 kilometers southwest of Sydney's city center in Australia, is an important multicultural urban area in the Inner West. With an area of approximately 4 square kilometers and a resident population of approximately 23,000, the area has a unique cultural fabric with a community of predominantly Greek, Vietnamese and Lebanese immigrant descendants.
Marrickville is quickly connected to Sydney's CBD via the M4 highway, with several train and bus routes within the city. The main shopping street is along Elysian Street, with over 50 international restaurants, notably the Vietnamese River Noodle Shop and the Greek Grill. Victorian townhouses remain in the area, along with Sydney's Inner West Hospital, parks and art studios.
The area hosts the annual Marrickville Food Festival and Multicultural Week, a street mural art program that attracts many visitors, and the Addison Road Community Centre, a cultural landmark that hosts regular farmer's markets and musical performances. The area's proximity to the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales attracts a large student population and creates a young, vibrant community.
Located in Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, Douliu City is the county seat and political, economic and cultural center of the county. The city is located in the northern part of the Jia Nan Plain and has a subtropical monsoon climate with mild and pleasant seasons. Douliu is famous for its agriculture, producing pomelo, willow and rice, and is known as the "Agricultural Capital".
Douliu is rich in history and culture, with attractions such as Taiping Old Street, Xingqi Memorial Hall and Yunlin University of Science and Technology. Local delicacies, such as Douliu Yuanzai Ice, Bowls of Kuey Teow and Pork Dumplings, are popular among tourists. In recent years, Douliu has been actively promoting tourism and agriculture, combining traditional and modern features to become a livable city in central Taiwan.