Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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America/Toronto |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Tulsa, located in northeastern Oklahoma, USA, on the banks of the Arkansas River, is the second-largest city in the state and is known as the "Oil Capital of the World" and the "Art Capital of the U.S.A." In the early 1900's, the oil discovery led to a rapid rise to the center of the global energy industry. The city's rapid rise to global prominence in the early 20th century as a result of the oil discoveries has led to the creation of a global energy center, and the city still retains a rich heritage of the oil industry with historic landmarks such as the Kindred Oil Building. Today, Tulsa's economy has diversified to encompass aerospace, technology, and healthcare, and is an important base for companies such as Boeing and Chevron. Culturally, the Brooklyn Arts District brings together more than 20 galleries and studios, the Philbrook Museum and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center highlight its artistic vitality, and the annual Tulsa Arts Week attracts art lovers from around the world. The city's perfect blend of historical heritage and modern innovation makes it an ideal place to experience the unique charm of middle America.
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.