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Important cities in various countries around the world

Tokyo: the capital. It is located at the southern end of the Kanto Plain and on the northwest shore of Tokyo Bay. With a population of 8.4 million, including more than 11.89 million in suburban areas, it is the political, economic and cultural center of Japan. The most developed industries are printing, rubber products, leather products, precision instruments, etc. Most foreign trade passes through Yokohama. (Nothing to say, there are too many people, it leaves a shadow in my heart, haha)

Osaka: Japan's second largest city, with a population of 2.64 million. It is the core of Osaka Industrial Zone, with machinery and chemical industries as its main industries. Shipbuilding and petrochemical industries are also very developed. There are more than 10 satellite cities nearby. (The cuisine is excellent, mouthwatering~~~)

Nagoya: population 2.09 million. The industry is developed and its annual output value is second only to Tokyo and Osaka. The wool textile and ceramic industries rank first in the country.

Yokohama: Population 2.77 million. One of Japan's largest seaports is Tokyo's Outer Harbor. Foreign trade volume accounts for about 1/4 of the country.

Kyoto: Population 1.48 million. The old capital of Japan and a famous cultural, tourist and industrial city. It is famous for its production of silk fabrics, artistic ceramics and other handicrafts. A famous tourist attraction that embodies the most traditional Japanese style. (I’ve been there twice, but I still want to go. I have no choice but to get poisoned, haha. Besides, there is also PP’s Geisha JJ~~~)

Kobe: Population 1.36 million. It is one of the largest seaports in Japan and the outer port of Osaka. Foreign trade volume accounts for about 3/10 of the country. The industry is mainly shipbuilding. (I’ve never been there, but I’ve only eaten Kobe beef once. It was delicious)

Kitakyushu: Population 1.06 million. It is an important industrial area and transportation center in northern Kyushu. Moji has an undersea tunnel (3 4 9 0 long). m) is connected to Xiaguan on the other side. (I feel like the people there are easier to get along with than the people in Tokyo, and the folk customs are simple, haha)

Yokosuka: Population 420,000. The Miura Peninsula is located on the southwest shore of Tokyo Bay, straddling the mouth of Tokyo Bay. The industry is mainly ship manufacturing, as well as machinery manufacturing, food processing, etc.

Sapporo: Population 1.62 million. Hokkaido's political and cultural center and railway hub. The industry is mainly food processing and printing. Otaru, 35 kilometers west of the city, is its outer port. (The miso ramen is good, but I suck the noodles until I sweat, haha)

Hokkaido: The total area of ??Hokkaido is 78,500 square kilometers. It occupies about 1/5 of Japan's land area and is approximately the size of the six northeastern prefectures plus Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures. (I didn’t dare to go, it was too cold. But now I think about it, it’s a pity)

Okinawa: Arrive in Okinawa by plane. Its gateway is Naha Airport. There are direct flights to Tokyo, 15 cities in Honshu and Kyushu. In addition, air routes to the various islands of Okinawa also start from Naha Airport. July to August, the beginning of the year, the end of the year, and around the Lunar New Year are the peak tourist seasons. During this period, it is best to make reservations in advance.

Fukuoka: The transportation in Fukuoka City is dominated by buses. The Fukuoka Transportation Center in front of Hakata Station and the Fukuoka Bus Center inside Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station are the two main terminals.

Hiroshima: Hiroshima is the political and economic center of China. It is located on the delta of the Ota River mouth which originates from the mountains of China. The six tributaries of the river connect the area with countless bridges, creating a beautiful landscape comparable to a "city on the water". Hiroshima was originally a 420,000-koku city ruled by the Asano princes. There are historical achievements such as Shukkeien Garden and Hiroshima Castle ruins for visitors to visit. During World War II in 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb here. After the war, it miraculously resurrected. (You can see the stoic side of the Japanese in Hiroshima - Teacher Ou's famous saying)

Yokohama: There are quite good shops lined up one after another in the Motomachi Shopping Street; rows of colorful buildings There is a row of food streets - Chinatown; when you climb the Yanote slope, there are churches, foreign mansions, and bases. Along the coastal promenade are fashionable and beautiful hotels and international restaurants. There are luxury passenger ships parked at the port, seagulls are flying... Yokohama is a port city full of exotic atmosphere. Together with Kobe, it is known as the two major international ports. (The people of Yokohama are famous for their reputation. Don’t dare to quarrel with them, haha. The streets are full of Chinese~~~)

Washington, the capital, has a population of more than 630,000. The city was established in 1791 and named in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. It is the political center of the country. There are only printing and a few food industries in the city. New York: The largest city in the United States, with a population of 735,000.

It is one of the largest cities and largest seaports in the world. The country's transportation hub and industrial and financial center. Foreign trade volume accounts for about 17% of the country's total. There are more than 60 satellite cities around the city. Harlem is a black area, and the United Nations headquarters is in the downtown area. The center of finance and commerce is Wall Street.

Chicago: The second largest city in the United States with a population of 3 million. Chicago is the nation's railway hub, with 32 main lines intersecting here. The vast hinterland has developed agriculture and animal husbandry and is rich in coal and oil. It is the national grain and livestock market and the commercial, financial and industrial center of the central and western regions. Meat processing and ferrous metallurgy rank first in the country. On May 1, 1886, hundreds of thousands of American workers in Chicago and other places held a heroic struggle against bourgeois exploitation and oppression and fought for their own rights. The May Day International Labor Day originated from this.

Los Angeles: The largest city on the Pacific Coast of the United States. It has a population of 3.4 million, of which about 1 million are Mexicans. It is also one of the cities where black people are concentrated. It is an industrial and commercial city and an important seaport in the western region. There are industries such as aircraft manufacturing. Suburban Hollywood is the center of the American film industry. Philadelphia (Philadelphia): population 169,000. It served as the temporary capital when the United States declared independence. It is an important railway hub.

Detroit: population 1.2 million. The largest automobile manufacturing center in the United States. The steel, aircraft and instrument manufacturing industries are developed. San Francisco (San Francisco): The second largest city on the Pacific Coast. Population 750,000. The western financial center and an important port for the United States' trade with the Far East. The industry is developed and there are frequent earthquakes.

Houston: With a population of 1.73 million, it is an important seaport in the southern United States. It is the center of oil processing and petrochemical industry. The steel and food processing industries are also very developed.

Boston: Population 56,000. Large cities and seaports on the northeastern coast. It is a center of textile industry, and the machinery manufacturing, hardware, and food processing industries are also very developed. Cambridge, west of Pau, has the famous Harvard University.

Miami: Population 350,000. America's southernmost large city, port, and tourist center.

〖London〗 London is the capital of the United Kingdom and an international metropolis. London is the political, economic, transportation center and largest port of the United Kingdom; a fully functional comprehensive city; and a famous cultural and artistic city. Population 6.905 million. Greater London is generally in the form of four concentric circles, including the City of London, Inner London (12 urban areas outside London), and Outer London (20 urban areas outside Inner London). The total area is 1580 square meters

km2. According to the characteristics of the city, Greater London can be divided into London City, West London, East London, South End, Docklands and Suburbs. The city of London covers an area of ??only 1.6 square kilometers. It is the historical center of England and the location of the ancient royal palace. It is now a financial capital and trade center. West London is the city's most prosperous commercial and cultural district, home to Buckingham Palace, the Prime Minister's Palace, No. 10 Downing Street, the Conference Building, and the government agency Whitehall. East London and the South District are industrial, commercial and residential areas. The suburb has many apartments and villas and is the center of the British aerospace industry and automobile manufacturing. London is a world-famous city with a long history of 2,000 years. Its historical sites and modern buildings are colorful and beautiful. Buckingham Palace was built in the 16th century and houses a large collection of precious furniture, paintings and crafts. The Palace of Westminster is majestic and elegant, and is the most magnificent Gothic building in London. St. Paul's Cathedral is more than 110 meters high and is famous for its long history and spectacular dome. In addition, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the British Museum, Lady Tussaud's House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens are also famous tourist destinations.

〖Birmingham〗 Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK. It is located in the plains of central England, only 160 kilometers away from London. The population is 1.01 million, including a suburban population of 2.24 million. Since the 16th century, it has become the largest and most diverse metal processing area in the world at that time, and later became the founding place of modern metallurgy and machine manufacturing industries. It is the intersection point of the country's major railways, highways and canal networks. Home to the University of Birmingham. There are a large number of exquisite buildings preserved in the city. Sports are an important part of people's lives in Birmingham. In 1990, Birmingham was officially named "European Sports City".

〖Liverpool〗 Liverpool is the UK's second largest commercial port and an important shipbuilding center. Located at the mouth of the Mersey River in northwest England. The population is 480,000, including a suburban population of 1.13 million. Liverpool began as a fishing village and developed into a port city in the mid-15th century. It has a vast hinterland, modern and professional port facilities, and its foreign trade accounts for 25% of the country's total.

There are also industrial sectors such as electronics, instrumentation, metallurgy, chemistry, food and textiles. Home to the University of Liverpool. Famous buildings include St. George's Hall, Anglican Church of Liverpool, City Hall, Walker Art Gallery, etc.

The Nuremberg region is located in the Mid-Frankish Basin in Bavaria, Germany, and includes 8 cities and counties including Erlangen, Foot, Nuremberg, and Schwabach. The entire region covers an area of ??2,935.2 square kilometers and has a population of 1.26 million. This region is Germany's center for communications, multimedia, transportation technology, logistics technology and medicine, and is also Germany's seventh largest economic region.

Nuremberg is located in the geographical center of Central Europe, just at the intersection of several highways such as Paris-Prague, London-Brussels-Vienna, Stockholm-Zurich-Milan, Berlin-Rome, etc.; Nuremberg is also connected to Europe The high-speed rail network is connected together and is the integration point of ICE, EC and IC lines in the railway network, especially the transportation hub connecting eastern and southeastern Europe; Nuremberg International Airport has 50 direct lines to more than 20 European centers every day region; the Port of Nuremberg is the most important transportation hub in Northern Bavaria, with a total cargo volume of 7 million tons per year; the Rhine-Danube Canal running through the city has become the main link between the Rhine and Danube, the North Sea and the Black Sea since 1992. a link.

1. Ottawa (ottawa)

The capital of Canada is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River, across the river from the Province of Quebec. *** has more than 700,000 residents. Here you can enjoy the French style of Quebec and the British sentiment of Ottawa at the same time. The city has beautiful scenery, peaceful atmosphere and rich cultural atmosphere. The beautiful Rideau River runs through the city, adding a bit of beauty to the capital. Ottawa's two institutions of higher learning, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, are located on the banks of the Rideau River, with beautiful scenery and outstanding academic achievements. In addition, there are various museums in Ottawa, such as the National Gallery of Canada, National Aviation Museum, Canadian Heritage Museum, Museum of Nature, etc., which constitute another cultural landscape of Ottawa. Every May, Ottawa holds the Tulip Festival, where you can see colorful tulips in full bloom. The tulips with their lovely shapes compete with each other in a beautiful way. Wandering in the world of tulips is mesmerizing.

2. Toronto (toronto)

Canada’s largest city and the capital of Ontario. Toronto is located east of Lake Ontario and has excellent transportation facilities such as highways and subways. Toronto is the financial center of Canada. Its industrial, commercial and banking industries are very developed. It can be said to be the bank headquarters capital of Canada. One of Toronto's landmark buildings is City Hall, also known as Toronto City Hall, with its unique semicircular vertical structure. The second landmark building is Toronto's TV Tower. From the top, you can have a panoramic view of the city, which is very pleasing to the eye. The prosperity of culture and art is also a major feature of Toronto. Its institutions of higher learning include the University of Toronto and York University, which are well-known universities in North America.

3. Montreal

Located at the confluence of Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, it is Canada's second largest city with a population of approximately 2.9 million. As the largest city in Quebec, Montreal has a majority of French-speaking residents, embodies its unique French cultural heritage, and is considered the romantic capital of North America. Therefore, among all the large cities in North America, Montreal has the strongest European flavor. Montreal's city flag is composed of four small flowers, representing the English, French, Scottish and Irish immigrants who first built the city.

4. Vancouver (vancouver)

Located in southwestern British Columbia, it is the largest city in the province and the third largest city in Canada, with a population of approximately 1.5 million. Due to the special surrounding geographical environment, the city has comfortable climate conditions with warm winters, cool summers, and pleasant weather all year round. It can be said to be the city with the best climate in Canada. Vancouver's superior geographical location and natural conditions also make it the largest port and international trade center on the west coast of Canada. Vancouver is also the cultural center of Canada's west coast. The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are two famous institutions of higher learning in the city. There are many parks in Vancouver. The most famous natural park is Stanley Park. Its totem poles, which symbolize North American Indian culture, are an important landscape in Stanley Park.

5. Quebec City

The provincial capital of Quebec is a cultural city with a rich French flavor and a long history. It is the only city in North America to be designated by UNESCO. Organize cities included in the preservation list of world heritage sites. Walking on the cobbled streets of Old Quebec City, admiring the ancient churches and castles built in the 17th century, you will feel like you are immersed in history. In addition, the National Battlefield Park, Plaza de Armas, Holy Cathedral, and Little Pandan District are also tourist attractions in the city.

6. Calgary

Located in southern Alberta, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is an emerging oil industry city. The booming development of the petroleum industry and other industries has brought many job opportunities to the city, and the prosperous economy has brought about a talent pool. Calgary's engineers and scientists now account for the highest proportion of the city's total population in the country. Education in Calgary is well developed. The early childhood education system is very complete, and many large companies directly provide daytime care services for young children. Calgary uses bilingual education, although the vast majority of its population speaks English. The University of Calgary in Calgary is a famous university in Canada.

7. Edmonton

The provincial capital of Alberta is the fifth largest city in Canada. The North Saskatchewan River runs through the city. One of the northernmost large cities on the North American continent, it is known as the "Gateway to the North." The discovery of oil brought huge wealth to Edmonton, transforming it from an agricultural product distribution center to one of the richest areas in Canada. Edmonton's West Mall is known as the largest shopping mall in North America, and its scale is second to none in the world. In terms of culture, the University of Alberta is nationally renowned, and the Alberta Museum and Edmonton Space Science Center are also important cultural attractions.