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Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/; Spanish: Tucson, O'odham: Cuk-Ṣon) is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and is home to the University of Arizona. It is the second largest city in Arizona behind Phoenix, with a population of 542,629 in the 2020 United States census, while the population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is 1,043,433. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA). Both Tucson and Phoenix anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (97 km) north of the U.S.–Mexico border. Tucson is the 34th largest city and the 53rd largest metropolitan area in the United States (2014).

Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, Sahuarita south of the city, and South Tucson in an enclave south of downtown. Communities in the vicinity of Tucson (some within or overlapping the city limits) include Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Midvale Park, Tanque Verde, Tortolita, and Vail. Towns outside the Tucson metro area include Benson to the southeast, Catalina and Oracle to the north, and Green Valley to the south.

Tucson was founded as a military fort by the Spanish when Hugo O'Conor authorized the construction of Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón in 1775. It was included in the state of Sonora after Mexico gained independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. In 1853, the United States acquired a 29,670 square miles (76,840 km2) region of present-day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico from Mexico under the Gadsden Purchase. Tucson served as the capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877. Tucson was Arizona's largest city by population during the territorial period and early statehood, until it was surpassed by Phoenix by 1920. Nevertheless, population growth remained strong during the late 20th century. In 2017, Tucson was the first American city to be designated a "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO.

Xiangqiao District, which belongs to Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, is the central city of Chaozhou City. It is located in the middle and lower reaches of Hanjiang River. It is named after Xiangzi Bridge, one of the four ancient bridges in China, with a total area of 325.35 square kilometers. Xiangqiao District is a subtropical marine monsoon climate with abundant rainfall, mild climate, long summer and short winter, and sufficient sunshine. As of 2018, Xiangqiao District has jurisdiction over 9 streets and 4 towns, and the district government is stationed in Fengxin Street. By the end of 2018, Xiangqiao District had a resident population of 552000. Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou City was established in December 1991. On June 28, 2013, with the approval of the State Council of the people's Republic of China, the three towns of Phosphate Creek Town, Guantang Town and Tiepu Town in Chaoan County were placed under the jurisdiction of Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou City. Xiangqiao District is the core area of tide culture and the famous historical and cultural city of the country.
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