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Europe/Sarajevo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
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America/Toronto |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Visoko is a historical city in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, located about 50 kilometers north-west of the capital Sarajevo, on the banks of the Bosna River, at a strategic point in the Posavina Corridor. The city is famous for the remains of the medieval Bosnian kingdoms, in particular the ruins of the castle of Bosanski Grad, founded in the 12th century as the residence of the Bosnian kings, and the surviving walls, towers and other historical buildings, which bear witness to the complex history of the Balkan region. Visoko has also attracted international attention due to the local "pyramid" theory (proposed by amateur archaeologists, which suggests the existence of man-made mound structures), a topic that has brought some attention to the city despite the reservations of the mainstream academic community. Economically, Visoko is dominated by agriculture, light industry and tourism, and the surrounding natural beauty attracts tourists interested in exploring both history and nature.
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.