Los Angeles is a city located on the west coast of the United States, also known as "city of angels". Its area is 12 14.9Km? . Population of Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metropolitan Area1348 5631(2013). [8] greater los angeles area covers a wider area, including five counties with a population of about 6,543,800+0,800.
The GDP of Los Angeles is US$ 69.31.1.60 billion (as of June 20 14), ranking third in the world (after new york and Tokyo). Located in the southwest of California, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, second only to new york, the largest metropolis in the west and the largest seaport in the United States. As one of the centers of world culture, science, technology, international trade and higher education, it also has world-renowned institutions in various professional and cultural fields. In this city and its neighboring areas, Los Angeles has become the largest petrochemical, marine, aerospace and electronic industrial base in the United States. It is one of the major science and technology centers in the United States, with the largest seaport in the western United States and the title of "City of Science and Technology". Los Angeles has become the financial center of the United States after new york. On March 5th, 20 14, Los Angeles decided to ban smoking e-cigarettes in some public places (restaurants, bars, parks and other non-smoking areas). Kobe Bryant, captain of the Los Angeles Lakers, is one of the symbols of this city.
Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, the largest industrial center in the Great Lakes region, the transportation center in the United States and the hometown of skyscrapers. Located in the northeast of Illinois, at the southwest end of Lake Michigan. It covers an area of 590.5 square kilometers and has a population of 2.784 million (1990), of which blacks account for about 40%. Chicago is an important financial center in the midwest of the United States and one of the financial centers in the world. The Chicago Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in the United States after new york City.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Board of Trade are world-famous. Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world's largest fragile goods trading market, which is second to none among the global financial trading places. The volume of transactions on the Chicago Board of Trade exceeds that of any exchange in the United States. Chicago Board of Trade is the largest and earliest futures and options trading market in the world, and its stock turnover ranks among the best in the United States. Chicago is the headquarters and branches of some big banks and financial institutions in the United States. It has more than 300 American banks, 40 branches of foreign banks and 16 insurance companies. Beijing is the capital of People's Republic of China (PRC), one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government, the national political, cultural and international exchange center, the national economic and financial decision-making center and management center. Beijing is also the general hub of China's land and air transportation and the most important domestic and international exchange center.
Only a few cities in the world have become the political and cultural center of a country as long as Beijing. The Encyclopedia Britannica describes Beijing as one of the greatest cities in the world and asserts that "this city is the most important part in the history of China. In the past eight centuries in China, no matter whether it has a long history or not, almost all major buildings in Beijing have indelible national and historical significance. " . Many historical sites, such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and Beihai, have also added more colorful colors to the city.
Today, Beijing has developed into a modern international metropolis: the number of headquarters of Fortune 500 enterprises ranks first in the world; Financial Street, Beijing Central Business District and other business districts are symbols of Beijing's opening up and economic strength. In addition, the National Grand Theatre, Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport, CCTV headquarters building, Bird's Nest and other buildings have also become modern symbols of Beijing. With its ancient and fashionable brand-new look, Beijing welcomes1470,000 tourists every year. In addition, Beijing successfully hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Singapore is one of the important financial, service and shipping centers in Asia and the fourth largest international financial center after new york, London and Hongkong. Industry is the leading force of Singapore's economic development. With Jurong Industrial Zone, it is one of the earliest development zones in Asia. Singapore has achieved remarkable results in greening and cleaning, so it has the reputation of "garden city". Singapore ranks first in the world in the 20 15 world livable city selection.
Singapore is one of the important financial, service and shipping centers in Asia. According to the ranking report of Global Financial Center Index (GFCI) in 20 14, Singapore is the fourth largest international financial center after new york, London and Hongkong. Industry is the leading force of Singapore's economic development. With Jurong Industrial Zone, it is one of the earliest development zones in Asia. Singapore has achieved remarkable results in greening and cleaning, so it has the reputation of "garden city".
Singapore is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 10, and also a member economy of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Commonwealth and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Washington, the capital of the United States, is a special administrative region established by 1790 as the capital, which is directly under the jurisdiction of the US Congress. So any state that does not belong to the United States is the political center of the United States, so its economy is not strong. It is the seat of most American federal government agencies and embassies in the United States, and also the headquarters of international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Organization of American States. It also has many museums and cultural and historical sites.
1789, the American confederate government was formally established, and George Washington was elected as the first president. When the Congress held its first session in new york, there was a heated debate about the location of the capital. Members from both the north and the south wanted to set the capital on their own territory. 1790, Congress finally reached a compromise. President Washington chose the area 16 km long on the Potomac River, the natural boundary between north and south, as the capital address, and asked Pierre Charles Longfang, a French engineer, to take charge of the overall planning and design of the capital.