Dublin

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Dublin, yes Ireland The capital and largest city of the Republic, it is also Ireland's political, economic, cultural, tourist and economic hub Traffic center . Its geographical location is extremely close The island of Ireland A central point on the east coast, in County Dublin Liffey River Mouth, Dublin Area Center. 7 [8]
Dublin expanded rapidly in the 17th century and became the second largest city in Britain London The second largest city. After Ireland's independence in 1922, Dublin became Irish Free State The capital of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin's urban area and satellite towns have grown and expanded significantly, with a population of 1,345,402 in the urban area and 1,904,806 in the metropolitan area (2016).
Dublin, which straddles the River Liffey, is a cultural capital. There are a large number of universities, science academies and art galleries here, and buildings with a history of more than 100 years can be seen everywhere. Many famous writers were born here, such as George Yeats , Wilde , Shavian Let's wait. Dublin has the oldest library in Europe, and the Guinness Black Brewery in the southwest of the city is famous for brewing stout.
Dublin has "Europe Silicon Valley "The title, plus National policy It has attracted many technology companies from all over the world to develop here, and there are more than 600 American companies alone, including Google , Amazon , Facebook Let's wait. [1]
According to Eurostat data, Dublin's gross regional product in 2021 was 23,366 million euros. [11]
Chinese name
Dublin
Foreign name
Dublin (English)
Baile Átha Cliath (in Irish)
alias
"Europe's Silicon Valley"
Administrative category
Ireland capital
Subordinate region
Ireland
Geographical position
Central point on the east coast of Ireland
Area product
115 km²
Climatic condition
Temperate maritime climate
Population number
1,273,000 [1] (2017)
Famous scenic spot
O 'Connor Bridge , Samuel Beckett Bridge , Dublin Castle
aerodrome
Dublin International Airport
Railway station
Connolly Station, Dublin Dublin Houston Station
Gross regional product
23,366 million euros [11]
prescription
Irish and English [1]

Origin of name

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"Dublin" is Dubh Linn ( Irish "Black pool") is a British idiom. Of course, there are those who question the etymology. Historically, according to the old Irish language spelling "bh" should be written with a dot added to the letter b, thus becoming Dub Linn or Dublinn.
At the same time, the name of the city is in modern Irish - Baile Atha Cliath
Hurdles (meaning city owned by the Reed Hurdles) - in fact, the colony. It was founded in 988 by Mael Sechnaill II, and the area is located next to Black pond The town of Dublin.
Some say the city's name "Dublin" originated Scandinavia (Nordic) language. likeness Icelandic In "djup lind" (meaning deep pond). However, Dublin's name "Dubh Linn" foretold it Viking The arrival of... The Old Norse name was eventually simplified to its current spelling.
As it happens, Dublin starts at Blackpool and crosses Irish Sea .

Historical evolution

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Dublin was first recorded in 140 AD by Greek astronomers and cartographers Ptolemy At the time, he called Dublin Eblana Civitas. The earliest inhabitants of Dubh Linn date back to the first century BC; Baile Átha Cliath Or simply Atha Cliath It was founded around 988. The two towns eventually merged into one town. The city still retains the Anglicised Irish name for the first half and the purely Irish name for the second half. After the invasion of Ireland by the Normans, Dublin replaced the Hill of Tara as the capital of Ireland.
King of England, 1169-1171 Henry II Invasion of the army Ireland , in Siege of Dublin The Irish won a decisive victory and began the history of the Irish colonisation by the English.
Since the British ruled here in the 12th century, Dublin has served as a The island of Ireland The capital city. From the 14th century until the end of the 16th century, Dublin and its vicinity - known as the Pale - were the only areas of Ireland controlled by the English.
Beginning in the 17th century, the city began to expand rapidly with the help of the Wide Streets Commission. Georgia Dublin was once British Empire Rank second only to London The second largest city. Many of Dublin's finest buildings were built during this period. 1916 Easter Rising Put the city in a precarious situation, Anglo-irish War and Irish Civil War It caused a lot of damage to the city, and many beautiful buildings were destroyed. Irish Free State Many of the city's buildings were rebuilt and the parliament moved to the Leinster House, but no new cabinet was formed. World War II Dublin remained an outdated capital, modernising slowly until the 1960s. But in the 1970s, there were also a number of bomb attacks in Dublin, which was frightening. Dublinian Urban infrastructure There's been a lot of improvement, both public and private Real estate industry , haulage And business is booming. Some famous Dublin street buildings are still named after pubs and commercial companies that operated there before they closed.
Nobles of Ireland (1171-1541)
Kingdom of Ireland (1541-1800)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland The Island of Ireland (1801-1922)
Ireland The Republic (1919-1922)
Following the partition of Ireland in 1922, Dublin became the capital of the Irish Free State (1922-1937). It is now the capital of the Republic of Ireland.

Geography

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Dublin location map
Dublin enjoys warm Marine climate It is characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and no extreme temperatures. Contrary to popular belief, Dublin does not receive high rainfall, with the west of Ireland receiving twice as much rain as the capital. January average Maximum air temperature It is 7.6 ° C (45.68 ° F), and the average high temperature in July is 18.9 ° C (66.02 ° F). On average, May and June are the sunniest months, with 16 hours of sunshine a day. On average, the wettest month is November. The driest months are February and July, with only 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain. The total average annual rainfall (along with other forms of precipitation) is 733 mm (28.8 in).
Because of the mild climate, the temperature in this city is not extreme at all. The lowest recorded temperature was -12 ° C (10.4 ° F). At the other extreme, 30 ° C (86 ° F) was the highest recorded. Even though there is some light snow between November and March, the main precipitation in winter is rain. December, January and February, also in Dublin, are typically the coldest months. However, over the years the temperature has risen sufficiently to exceed Mean number (For example, 27 ° C / 81 ° F was recorded in June 2006, 10 ° C above the average temperature for the month), especially in Europe in 2003 Heat wave During the period.
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economy

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Dublin is the largest in Ireland Port city , which Import and export trade Occupy the whole country Total foreign trade Half of them, 5,000 ships leave port each year. Dublin is also the largest manufacturing city in Ireland, with industries such as winemaking, clothing, textiles, chemicals, large machine building, automobiles, and metallurgy. Dublin is also an important financial centre in the country. The famous Jonah Company was born in University College Dublin in 1991, and this software development company has achieved rapid development in the past ten years. MOTOROLA Some of the world's most famous companies, such as the Financial Times and Boeing, are using Jonah's products. It is the epitome of Ireland's economic success.
Dublin was the central point of Ireland's economic growth miracle in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, a period of frequent double-digit growth known as the years of the Celtic Tiger. The standard of living in the city is already there theatricality Growth, at the same time Cost of living It has also skyrocketed. In 2008, Dublin was ranked as the 5th richest city in the world. According to one source, Dublin is now the 16th most expensive city in the world (and 8th in Europe, not included) Russia City). It is also ranked as the 3rd most expensive city in the world to live in. But it's also the world Wage level The 2nd highest city, over New York City And London, second only to Zurich .
The Dublin area is Irish Economic center And during the Celtic Tiger period National economy the Rapid expansion At the forefront of... In 2009, Dublin was listed as the fourth richest city in the world Purchasing power And the 10th richest Personal income . According to life survey Mercer In 2011 global costs, Dublin was the 13th most expensive city in the European Union (down from 10 in 2010) and the 58th most expensive place to live in the world (down from 42 in 2010). As of 2005, about 800,000 people were employed in the Greater Berlin area, of which about 600,000 were employed Industrial sector the Service industry And 200,000 jobs.
Many Dubliners Traditional industry While food processing, textile manufacturing, brewing, and distillation also declined, the St. James Gate distillery attracted a large number of global pharmaceutical, information, and distillery companies due to economic improvements in the 1990s and 1759 Communication technology Companies to the city and Greater Berlin area. Companies such as Microsoft , Google , Amazon , eBay , paypal, Yahoo , Facebook , Twitter and Pfizer When there is a European headquarters or in Urban operations Base.
Due to the concentration of many high-tech enterprises, Dublin has "Europe. Silicon Valley "The title.

political

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Municipal government

Flag of Dublin City
Dublin is governed by a "Dublin City Council" under the leadership of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, who is elected annually. The Mayor lives in Mansion House, which first became the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1715. Dublin City Council is housed in two main buildings, with the council's headquarters in Dublin guildhall This was "London" in the 1850s Trading post ". Many governments Administrative staff Work at the Civic Office, which is controversial for building one of the best preserved Viking buildings in the world.
Coat of arms of Dublin City
This threat from the government Historical building The decision to become modern History of Ireland One of the most controversial decisions on the Middle Ages historian F. X. Martin and Senator Mary Robinson (who later became Presidents of Ireland Have joined thousands of people in a march against the destruction of historic sites. The unsightly construction of offices in the ancient complex, known as the "bunkers", is considered one of the most destructive acts of post-independence Ireland, so much so that Dublin City Council is ashamed of its decision at the time. Four bunkers were originally planned, but only two were completed. The council meets in the Guildhall, one of Dublin's finest buildings, located on Dame Street. It's based on Thomas Cooley Design and construction His design won the first prize in the design tender. In the bidding, James Gandon won the second place, and his design was also welcomed by many people. Gandon is from England His other two works, Four Courts and Customs House, are among Dublin's finest classic buildings.

district

Dublin Area It consists of the city of Dublin and the area formerly known as County Dublin. In 1994, County Dublin (excluding the city of Dublin) was re-divided into three parts, each with county level powers and its own Administrative department They are:
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Fingal South Dublin

National government

The National Parliament of the Republic of Ireland consists of the President of Ireland and two Legislative assembly Composition. The two houses are House of Representatives (Dail Eireann) and senate (Senate). The President and both houses of Parliament are in Dublin. Residence of the President of Ireland Aras an Uachtarain is also the official residence of the former Commanding General of the Irish Free State located in the city's largest park Phoenix Park (Phoenix Park). Both chambers are in session Leinster Council House (Leinster House), which was once the palace of the Duke in the south of the city. The building was used on 6 December 1922, the day of the establishment of the Irish Free State Parliament of Ireland .
Government of Ireland Located within the Irish Government House, the building was designed by Sir Aston Webb, who also owns Edward VII Era style Designer of the facade of the Buckingham Palace building. Originally designed to house the Royal College of Science in Ireland, the last major building was built by the British during the reign of Ireland. 1921 Southern Ireland Lower house The meeting was held here. Due to its proximity to the Leinster Parliament House, it was also used as a temporary office for some of the government departments of the Irish Free State. Later, however, both the building and the Leinster Parliament Building (originally the temporary seat of Parliament) became the permanent seats of government and Parliament respectively. Until 1990, the Irish government had a relationship with University College Dublin The College's engineering department shared this building, and at the time the Department of Engineering at University College Dublin occupied the middle of the building. Later, with the University's engineering department moving to a new campus in Belfield, the Irish government took full possession of the building and made some modifications to facilitate the daily work of the government.

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aviation

Dublin Airport Dublin Airport is the most important airport in the Republic and is also the largest airport in the world Atlantic Point of navigation Hub airport Most passengers pass through the airport as it has scheduled services to Ireland, Europe, North America , The Middle East and Africa Other airports. So is Dublin. Irish airways The headquarters of Aer Lingus and Europe's largest low-cost airline Ryanair The location of the headquarters.

railway

Heuston Station and Connolly Station are the main city train stations. Heuston connects the west of the Republic, while Connolly serves Sligo , Wexford, and Belfast ( Belfast ) and other routes. The main coach operators in Ireland are the state-owned Bus & Eireann and the privately owned Citylink, which operates from Dublin to the West Coastal city The line of...

bus

Double-decker buses in Dublin
Dublin's main coach Station, Busaras Bus Station, is located at the back of the Custom House, from which buses to Belfast are jointly operated by Northern Ireland Translink, leaving Dublin and Belfast on the hour. Along the way through Dublin airport and several small stations, the whole operation time is about 2 hours and 50 minutes, and the round-trip ticket price within a month is 22 euros for adults and 20.5 euros for students, which is much cheaper than the train. In addition, Aircoach operates a blue bus from Dublin Airport to the city, Online booking It can be 1 or 2 euros cheaper. Dublin city bus is a yellow double-decker bus, the route covers the whole area of greater Dublin, the fare is divided and the driver does not change, but can hold a Refund ticket stub to the office in the center of the city for change. Dublin has a city Heavy rail DART and two light rail trams LUAS: DART, built in 1984, mainly serves Dublin Bay and the city centre; The government is planning to build a link Dublin Airport DART underground line with downtown, but due to Financial crisis The plan was temporarily suspended. All DART schedules are available online. LUAS opened in 2004 and the red Line runs from Connolly Station in the city centre via Heuston Station to Tallaght in the south-west of the city, Green line from St. Stephen's Park To Sandyford in the southeast. In addition, Ireland National railway company Irish Rail also operates the Intercity rail line connecting the capital to major cities across the island. Dublin is national Highway network An important hub in China. M50 motorway (M50 expressway Ireland's busiest road) is a semi-circular passageway running south, west and north through the city centre, connecting primary routes of national importance from the capital to the regions.

highroad

The M50 is probably the longest motorway used by Dubliners, it is a C-shaped motorway that loops around the city of Dublin.
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society

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culture

Dublin has a world-renowned literary history and has produced many outstanding writers, such as Nobel Prize in Literature winner William Butler Yeats , Shavian and Samuel Beckett . Other influential writers and playwrights from the city include Oscar Wilde , Jonathan Swift And the author of Dracula Bram Stoker . But arguably the most famous is James Joyce The works of... Dubliners is a collection of short stories written by James Joyce about the character of the inhabitants and events of the city in the early 20th century. His most famous work, Ulysses, is also set in Dublin and is full of detailed depictions of the city. Other notable writers from the city include John Millington Singer and Sean O 'Casey Brendan Behan, Maeve Binch and Roddy Doyle . Ireland's largest libraries and literary museums are located in Dublin, including National Printing Museum of Ireland and National Library of Ireland .
Dublin City University
National Printing Museum of Ireland, The Irish Museum of Modern Art , Ireland gallery , large local galleries, and the Beattie Library are all located in Dublin, as well National Museum of Ireland The three main libraries are all located in Dublin, most of them in the city centre.
Among the many galleries, most are located in the city center.
National Museum of Ireland All three branches are located in Dublin: archaeology The branch is on Kildare Street, Decorative arts And the history branch is at Collins Barracks, while the Natural history branch is on Merrion Street.
Dublin
Dublin is the cultural center of Ireland, where many outstanding artists and writers have appeared, such as James Joyce Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Brian O'Nolan, Bram Stoker, George Bernard Shaw and Roddy Doyle. Dubliners is a collection of short stories written by James Joyce about the character of the inhabitants and the events of the city in the early 20th century. Ulysses is another of his novels, set in Dublin. The book describes a great deal of detail about the terrain, as well as the praise and controversy of the city. Countries of Ireland Printing museum Irish Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Ireland
Located south of the city Trinity College The area next to Temple Bar is in the city nightlife It is an important place for tourists from the UK and further afield to visit at weekends. Because you can see Ireland at the same time Folk music While tasting the famous Guiness stout !
The city is one of the youngest in the world, with about half of its residents under the age of 30.

recreation

Dublin has a vibrant nightlife and is considered one of the youngest cities in Europe - an estimated 50% of its residents are under the age of 25. In 2007, it was voted the friendliest city in Europe. As in other Irish cities, the city's entire downtown is filled with taverns. in St. Stephen's Green The surrounding areas, particularly Harcourt Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street and Leeson Street - are some of the most popular in Dublin cabaret And the center of the bar.
Liffey The Temple Bar to the south is an internationally renowned nightlife area, which has become a tourist hotspot, often with tourists from the UK coming here on weekends to hold "hen parties" and "buck parties".

education

Education system in Ireland Ireland has a long history and excellent Educational level Recognized by the world. Back in the Middle Ages, Ireland was Western world The best of the middle school. Ireland's successive governments have regarded education as an important development direction and increased investment and support. Ireland is one of the most educated countries in the world, which also contributes greatly to economic prosperity and creativity.
Irish Educational science The Ministry is responsible for education and development Educational system And planning, including course Settings and National unified examination The management of... Ireland obligation free Education stage From 6 to 15 years old. Most Irish people have suffered Higher education . Irish Education system Traditionally there are three stages: Primary education 8 years; Secondary education 5~6 years; Higher education offers include vocational education, Technical training A wide range of courses, undergraduate and graduate. The Irish gradually formed" Lifelong learning The idea is that learning opportunities are everywhere.
There are three universities in Dublin. Trinity University Dublin (Trinity College Dublin), University College Dublin (Univerisity College Dublin) and Dublin City University .
  • University College Dublin
University College Dublin University College Dublin (UCD) was founded in 1851 and is located in the southern suburbs, 5 km outside Dublin city centre, in 2009 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 89th in the world and 2nd in Ireland, with a worldwide reputation for high quality education standards and pioneering research topics. University College Dublin has a total of five graduate schools, affiliated with a total of 35 colleges and 18 institutes and research centers, is the largest institution in Ireland.
University College Dublin It was founded as Ireland in 1851 Missionary university . It was founded in 1908 National University of Ireland Since 1997 University College Dublin has been autonomous and is National University of Ireland One of the members.
Vice Premier Wang Yang meets with Academician Sun Dawen of UCD
University College Dublin It has been the cradle of Ireland's most influential cultural, business and political figures. Four of Ireland's eight former presidents and ten former presidents Prime ministers of Ireland Five of them studied at University College Dublin, including the politician Varahajiri Venkata Jiri, the writer James Joyce and the director Neil Jordan , famous Chinese food scientist Sun Dawen Leaders in all walks of life also come from the cradle of University College Dublin.
  • Trinity University Dublin
Irish-first Famous university Trinity University Dublin (Trinity College, Dublin) is 1592 British Queen Elizabeth I ordered the construction, to the 18th century has basically formed the scale, Trinity University Dublin is a comprehensive university, scientific research strength, is one of Europe's famous institutions of higher learning. Its long history and academic tradition on par with Cambridge and Oxford attract scholars from all over the world.
The Library of Trinity University Dublin has a long reputation and holds a large number of valuable works, among which friar The Book of Kells, completed in the 9th century, is extremely valuable. The book has its roots in the golden age of church development in the early Middle Ages Latin Written, it is the most perfect handwritten masterpiece in the ancient history of Ireland.
Notable alumni include the first President of Ireland Degrasse Hyde , Nobel Prize Winning physicist Walton," Waiting for Godot By Samuel Beckett, Nobel Prize writer and author of Gulliver's Travels Jonathan Swift , playwright, aestheticism WRITER Oscar Wilde and Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Huan Trung HAI and others.

movement

Almost all of Ireland's sports organizations have their headquarters in Dublin. The most popular sports in Dublin and Ireland are: Gaelic football , British soccer , rugby And Irish hockey. Crocker Square, an 82,500-capacity open-air stadium located near Drumcondra and Phibsboro, is Gaelic Sports association It is also the home of its team. It's done here in the summer and on St. Patrick's Day Hockey ball Contest. In certain years, international rules football matches are also held.

medium

Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) is Ireland's national broadcaster, headquartered in Dublin. Fair City is the name of the company Soap opera The story takes place in the fictional town of Carraigstown. TV3, Ireland's only private television company, also based in Dublin, buys most of its programmes from Britain and America to attract a younger audience.

Gourmet

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Ireland Stew meat, wild Salmon , strong stout , whiskey , Harun.

travel

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Dublin is near Dublin Bay on the east coast of the Island of Ireland, formerly known as Belle Axles, meaning "fenced ferry town". In Irish, it means "black pond" - because of the river Lifay that flows through the city hypogonidia Wicklow The peat from the mountains makes the river black.
This is a quaint, idyllic city full of poetry. Ten Bridges across the Lifai River connect the North and south. Dublin Castle, located on the south bank of the river, is the most famous ancient building complex in the city, built in the early 13th century, and was once the seat of the British Governor General in Ireland.

celebrity

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litterateur

When You Are Old by Yeats
Samuel Beckett -- Playwright, novelist, poet.
Brendan Behan - poet, short story writer and playwright.
George Berkeley empiricism A philosopher.
Austin Clarke -- Poet, novelist, playwright, and more.
John Field, pianist and composer, wrote the first few songs nocturne .
Oliver Goldsmith -- The writer.
Sean · O 'Casey -- Playwright.
George Bernard Shaw Shavian ) - Playwright. Its representative is "Flower Girl", which is converted into a famous movie and Song and dance drama My Fair Lady.
Bram Stoker -- novelist.
John Millington Singer - Playwright.
Jonathan Swift -- The satirist. Representative work of Gulliver's Travels "
Oscar Wilde -- Playwright, writer, poet.
William Butler Yeats -- Poet, playwright.
James Joyce - author and poet. "Ulysses" (Ulysses), "Dubliners".

artist

Colin Farrell - The "Irish bad boy" is a famous actor, mainly in the "Irish bad boy". Killers don't get vacations. "" London Avenue "" Total recall ", etc.
Bob Geldof - Boomtown Rats lead singer, Live Aid Bookie .
Donal Lunny - Musician.
Christy Moore - Singer and songwriter.
Sinéad O'Connor -- Singer.
Jedward -- Singer, rock style. She sang songs such as "Under pressure" and covered famous songs such as "Every body", becoming a rising star in rock music.
Niall Horan —— One Direction Member.
Bono Vox —— U2 Lead singer of the band.
Patrick Wolf -- Famous singer.
Slane Castle - Singer.
Westlife -- Westlife.
Damien Rice is a famous independent male singer.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a famous Irish actor.

politician

Bertie Ahern - Prime Minister.
Garret Fitz Gerald - Prime Minister.
Charles Haughey - Prime Minister.
Sean Lemass - Prime Minister (1959-1966).
Patrick Pearse - Author and Easter Rising leader.

Holy city of music

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The Celtic love of music One-pulse inheritance And the history of the Irish nation has been constantly changing Music of Ireland Add inspiration. In the 12th century, Irish harp The family's exquisite playing skills have been renowned Continental Europe . They held Harp The competition has become a grand ceremony in the minds of European philharmonic people. Since then, Ireland has been ruled by England, and the tournament has been suspended. Until the 18th century, Ireland National liberation movement The anti-feudal movement was on the rise in Ireland National culture Full revival. Not only was the harp competition restored, Western Europe The music of the mainland has also made its mark in Ireland, and since then Dublin, the capital of Ireland, has become an important musical centre in Europe - folk songs and theatre have blossomed in Ireland.

City honor

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In November 2018, World City rankings Release, Dublin enter World's first-tier city Ranks. [2]
On November 12, 2019, the Institute of Financial Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and UN-Habitat The collaboration's fourth research report, the Global Urban Competitiveness Report 2019-2020:300 Years of Change in the World into Cities, is available today Ningbo Officially launched, Dublin ranks in the World in 2019 Urban economy 14th place in competitiveness. [3]
December 26, 2019, ranked Top 500 global Cities in 2019 Number 46 on the list. [4]
In April 2020, it was selected into the "2020 Global Summer City List". [5]
October 2021, obtained The United Nations UNESCO Learning city Prize. [6]
In November 2023, it was ranked International Science and Technology Innovation Center Index Number 25. [9-10]