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City of Whitehorse, Australia

Date of establishment of sister-city relations with Shaoxing: April 2005

Located in Victoria, 15 kilometers east of central Melbourne, the City of Whitehorse covers 64.3 square kilometers and administers five prefectures. In June 2018, Whitehorse had a population of 176,196. The city is developed in culture, education, medical and health services, boasting 350 parks and nature reserves. It is also the largest high-tech area in East Melbourne, with prosperous industries in communications, multimedia and information technology.

Jacksonville, the United States

Date of establishment of sister-city relations with Shaoxing: September 2004

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida as well as in the southeastern United States. Covering 874 square kilometers, it is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. As of 2018, Jacksonville's population was estimated to be around 900,000. The city has four airports and three seaports, making it an important American port city.

Jacksonville has developed economy and rich labor resources. Its industries include healthcare, insurance, finance, transport, food distribution and retail.

Jacksonville is home to a number of institutions of higher education, including the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University and Edward Waters College. It also has a zoo, a symphony orchestra, several museums and many parks for local amusement.

With more than 80-kilometer of sandy beaches, a pleasant climate, more than 50 golf courses and shopping malls and conference venues, the city is ideal for living and traveling.

Somerset County, the United States

Date of establishment of sister-city relations with Shaoxing: November 2003

Somerset County is a county located in the central of the state of New Jersey in the United States. It covers 790 square kilometers and had a population of 330,000 in 2018.

The county enjoys a favorable location. It is one-hour drive from New York, 30 minutes' drive from Newark Liberty International Airport and 90 kilometers from Philadelphia.

Established in 1688, Somerset County is one of the oldest counties in the USA. It is one of the most developed and dynamic regions in New Jersey and even in the country. Its main industries include service, retail and manufacturing. It is also an important place for New Jersey's medicine and telecommunications. AT&T, L'Oreal, Johnson and Johnson, Lucent Technologies and Philips all operate subsidiaries there.