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America/New_York |
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UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of New York, New York City is the most populous city in the U.S. and one of the world's centers of finance, culture, arts and media. The metropolis, which consists of five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, is home to world-renowned landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, and the Broadway Theater Complex, and attracts tens of millions of tourists every year. As the location of the United Nations headquarters, New York is not only the economic hub of the United States (where Wall Street is located), but also a multicultural melting pot, gathering immigrants from more than 190 countries and regions around the world, forming a unique international atmosphere. With a metropolitan area population of over 20 million, it is one of the most influential cities in the world and continues to set global trends in business, fashion, technology and other areas.
Pittsburgh, located in western Pennsylvania, USA, is the starting point of the Ohio River, which is formed by the confluence of the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River. It used to be known as the "Steel Capital of the World", and became the core of the American industry in the 20th century with its iron and steel industry. With the transformation of industry, the city has developed into an innovative city with the pillars of science and technology, healthcare, and education, with Carnegie Mellon University (the world's top computer school) and the University of Pittsburgh (the nation's top medical school), and is known as the "Medical Capital of the United States". The city is culturally diverse, with a strong sports scene, the NFL Steelers and NHL Penguins, and landmarks such as Riverside Park, the Carnegie Science Center, and the distinctive "Golden Gate Bridge" (Pittsburgh's landmark bridge) attract visitors. Pittsburgh has been repeatedly recognized as the "Best City to Live in America" for its livability and economic vitality.