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Which city in China is Pittsburgh equivalent to?

Similar to Wuhan City.

But the climate is close to that of Hunchun in China. Pittsburgh is located on the southern shore of the Great Lakes in the United States, deep inland, and has a typical temperate continental climate. However, Pittsburgh is close to the Five Great Lakes, and the huge lake area can regulate the climate to a certain extent. Therefore, Pittsburgh's climate is relatively mild and humid. Hunchun is located in the eastern part of Jilin Province. It has a temperate continental climate, is close to the ocean climate, and also has certain ocean factors.

Pittsburgh was once a famous steel industry city in the United States and was known as the "Steel Capital of the World". However, after the 1980s, as China's steel production increased, Pittsburgh's steel business has faded away, and it has now transformed into a city dominated by medical, financial and high-tech industries. The city's largest enterprise is the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and it is home to the Pittsburgh National Bank, the sixth largest bank in the United States.

Detailed introduction:

European colonists established a fur trading post in Pittsburgh in the late 17th century. In the mid-18th century, French colonists established a stronghold here, Fort Duquesne. It was captured by British colonists in 1758 and the city was named after British Prime Minister William Pitt. In 1816, it was merged with some nearby immigration settlements. The Pennsylvania Canal was built in 1837 and the railroad was accessible in 1851, making the area an important land and water transportation hub.

Pittsburgh is located in southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. It is the second largest city in Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. . The urban area is about 144 square kilometers, and the metropolitan area is about more than 13,800 square kilometers.