Time Zone |
America/Toronto |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in southwestern Ontario, Canada, Waterloo is an important part of the Kitchener-Waterloo metropolitan area. Located approximately 100 kilometers from Toronto, the city is known for its world-class technology industry and higher education institutions.
The University of Waterloo is one of Canada's top research universities, with a particular reputation for excellence in engineering, computer science and mathematics. It has a world-leading cooperative education program that provides students with valuable hands-on experience. Its neighboring Wilfrid Laurier University contributes equally rich academic resources.
As the heart of Canada's Technology Triangle, Waterloo is home to many high-tech companies, including the R&D centers of Google and BlackBerry. Waterloo is also a hotbed for startups, with an active innovation incubator and venture capital community.
Waterloo hosts annual cultural events such as the famous Octave Festival, offering a wealth of entertainment options. The city is well-greened with numerous parks and recreational facilities, while the relatively low cost of living makes it an ideal place to live.
Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is located in the lower reaches of the Daedong River in the west and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As an ancient city with a history of 1,000 years, once the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty and rebuilt through wars in modern times, the city is known for its neat and tidy planning and Juche architectural style. Landmarks include the Juche Tower, the Triumphal Arch, and the Great Monument of Mansudae, highlighting the national ideology. Pyongyang, with its high green coverage, is known as a "city in a park", and has well-developed education and art businesses, with cultural institutions such as the Pyongyang Film Studio and the Mansudae Art Theater, which are important windows for the DPRK's external presentation.