About Daejeon
Sister Cities
Guadalajara
Location
State capital of Jalisco, Southern Mexico
Introduction
Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara, is at 1,567 m above sea level. The city is a popular destination for vacationers because of its moderate climate. A grand cathedral and the University of Guadalajara are found at the city center, whose architecture has a decidedly Spanish influence. Murals by Guadalajara native Orozco adorn the walls of the Palacio do Gobierno (government palace) near the cathedral. The city was an important center of the Mexican independence movement. Guadalajara is noted for its handicrafts, including grass crafts, pottery and leather working, and has well-developed modern industry such as flour milling, spinning and brewing. Guadalajara is surrounded by rich farmland, and is noted for the production of the popular distilled spirit tequila.
Nanjing
Location
Inland Jiangsu Province, China, on the banks of the Yangtze River
Introduction
Nanjing is the provincial capital of Jiangsu and the birthplace of Ming China. In modern times, the city experienced the atrocities of the Nanjing Massacre. The empire of Zhu Yuanzhang, later Ming Emperor Taizu, began here, and the city was the empire’s capital for 11 peaceful initial years. In modern history, Nanjing saw the fall of the Qing Dynasty by Sun Yat Sen and the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of China. Despite later becoming the site of the monstrosities of the Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, the city has retained its charm as an important ancient metropolis and bustling modern city.
Novosibirsk
Location
Novosibirsk Oblast, in the heart of Siberia, Central Russia
Introduction
Novosibirsk was known as Novonikolayevsk until it was renamed in 1925. The city was founded at a point where the Siberian Railway crossed the Ob River, and quickly developed into a hub for transportation and logistics for agricultural produce. The development of Siberia in post-revolution years spurred Novosibirsk’s growth, and it is currently the largest industrial center in Siberia.
Durban
Location
East coast of KwaZulu-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, at the southern tip of Africa
Introduction
Durban (Zulu: eThekwini) is a port city in the Republic of South Africa and is the second most populous metropolis in the country. The Durban metropolis covers an area of 2,291.89 ㎢, and has a population of 3.72 million as of 2018. The city accounts for 8% of South Africa’s GDP, and key industries include manufacturing, metal production, tourism, logistics and cement production.
Montgomery County
Location
Maryland, Eastern United States (adjacent to Washington D.C.)
Introduction
Montgomery County is part of the greater Washington D.C. area and is one of the most affluent counties in the United States. It was named one of the 10 richest counties in the U.S. by Forbes in 2011. It is an education-oriented county, with 16 universities, 204 elementary, middle and high schools, and 29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold master's or doctoral degrees. More than 300 bioengineering firms are located in Montgomery County, along with multinational firms and research institutes like Marriott International and Lockheed Martin. Due to its proximity with Washington D.C., Montgomery also has a number of federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Budapest
Location
Northern Hungary (near Slovakia)
Introduction
The elegant city of Budapest is the capital of Hungary and is divided into two parts - Buda and Pest - by the mighty Danube. Budapest is known as the “Pearl of the Danube” or “Rose of the Danube.” Budapest has long been the focal point of the nation and a lively cultural centre. One out of five Hungarians now lives in the capital, which, as the seat of government and the centre of Hungarian transport and industry, dominates all aspects of national life.
Brisbane
Location
Queensland, Australia
Introduction
Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland and is the third largest city in Australia. It is an important center of the Australian economy, and has consistently shown an average annual economic growth rate of 4.3%. Brisbane has recently risen in popularity as a “conference city,” and hosted the 1988 World Expo and the 1991 Lions Clubs International Convention. The latter was particularly significant in that it was the first ever Lions Clubs International Convention held in the Southern Hemisphere. Brisbane is also a city of parks, with upwards of 1,000 throughout the city.
Binh Duong Province
Location
Southeastern part of Vietnam, bordering with Ho Chi Minh City to the South
Introduction
The province of Binh Duong in Vietnam is undergoing rapid growth with an increase in foreign investment. Currently, the province has the second most industrial complexes in Vietnam, second only to Dong Nai. Binh Duong is noted for Lai Thieu Orchard and its lacquer paintings, and also has a well-developed tourism industry. Both the Saigon and Dong Nai Rivers and Vietnamese National Route 1 (built by the Korean Armed Forces during the Vietnam War) pass through Bing Duong Province. The province was where a number of important battles took place during the Vietnam War.
Sapporo
Location
Southwest area of Ishikari Plain, Hokkaido, Japan
Introduction
A city in the southwest region of the Ishikari Plain on the island of Hokkaido, northern Japan. Sapporo has well-developed service, beer, dairy, sugar manufacturing, hemp manufacturing, printing and publishing industries. The Hokkaido Government Office is in Sapporo.
Shenyang
Location
Central Liaoning Province, south of the Northeast District, China
Introduction
Shenyang is the capital city of Liaoning Province, and the provincial political, economic and cultural center. Shenyang is one of 15 sub-provincial-level cities in China, and one of China’s 10 largest. Emperor Nurhaci, founder of the Qing Dynasty, moved his capital city and palace to Shenyang. It is an important heavy industry center of China, the economic focal point of the three northeast provinces, and a corridor into North Korea. Eight basic industry and processing industry cities are located within 150 km of Shenyang, a city rich in resources. The cities’ industries complement each other well and are closely technologically associated.
Seattle
Location
Northwestern coast, Washington State, U.S.
Introduction
Seattle is a port city in the northwest of Washington State. It is the largest city in Washington State and reputed to be the most beautiful city in the U.S. Northwest. The city has many things to see, including vibrant fish markets and the famed Seattle Underground, a network of underground passageways and basements from the city’s past. Seattle’s industry is well-developed in the areas of advanced sciences, aerospace, semiconductors, and wood processing. The headquarters of Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks are located in the city.
Ohda
Location
Midwest coast of Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Introduction
Ohda, located centrally in Shimane Prefecture, is a city rich in culture and nature with 700 years of history. It is known for its hot spring retreats and tourism, and has well-developed ceramics, agriculture and fishing industries. Notable tourism spots include Sanbe Onsen, and the city’s silver mines. Ohda was profoundly influenced by the Korean Baekje kingdom and shares the same Chinese characters as Daejeon in its name.
Uppsala
Location
North of Stockholm, Sweden
Introduction
Uppsala is less than an hour away by car or train from the Sweden’s capital, Stockholm. The best-developed industries include business consulting and services, and the city provides an optimal environment for business. Uppsala is one of the four largest cities of Sweden, and is a city built around education, science, history and culture. Its namesake university is among the best in Scandinavia and is a world-class research university in the natural sciences that has produced eight Nobel Prize winners to date.
Calgary
Location
Alberta, western Canada (east of the Canadian Rockies)
Introduction
Calgary is known as the City of Snow and hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics. The grand Canadian Rockies surround this modern city, preserving the traditional of Western Canada to the west, and the vast wilderness of the great plains lies to its east. Calgary is Canada's second largest city. Owing to its ideal geography, well-developed transportation networks and oil production, the city is a lively and continually developing place.