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Sister Cities
Many countries throughout the world participate in "Sister
City" programmes on the basis that international
relationships
can be strengthened through people to people links in activities
such as arts, culture, education,
sport and trade.
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Orange, New South Wales, Australia - established April 1986 |
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Nicknamed "Australia’s Colour City," . Named after the Prince of Orange in 1846, the Australian city has a rich history – partly due to its gold mines. It is also famed as the birthplace of Australia’s well-known poet, Banjo Paterson, and one of Australia’s most important modern poets, Kenneth Slessor. |
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Orange, California, United States of America - established October 1990 |
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The City of Orange was incorporated on April 6, 1888 under the general laws of the State of California. It has population of 136,578 is situated in Central Orange County, approximately 32 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The City's land area is 27 square miles. The City's planning area is 38 square miles, with a "Sphere of Influence" area of 55 square miles. |
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Weihai, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China - established July 1999 |
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Weihai, known in the past as the Weihai Garrison or Weihaiwei is a prefecture-level city in eastern Shandong Province, Peoples Republic of China. The easternmost prefecture-level city in the province and a major seaport, Weihai borders Yantai to the west and looks out to the Yellow Sea to the east. |
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Eniwa, Japan - established February 2008 |
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Eniwa is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaidō, the Northern Island of Japan. During the Meiji period pioneers came from the town of Waki, located in Yamaguchi prefecture, and built the foundation of what is today Eniwa. Today's city was founded on November 1, 1970.
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The Timaru Sister Cities Committee continues to foster cultural and economic exchanges and further promote
overseas
relationships. Official civic visits have
been
associated with establishing and furthering the
relationships and a considerable
number of visits
and
exchanges by
individuals, sports teams
and
school
students have taken place.
For further information contact:
The Secretary
Timaru Sister Cities Committee
enquiry@timdc.govt.nz
Telephone: (03) 687 7200
Click here to view the Sister-Cities New Zealand website.
National Office
Sister Cities New Zealand
c/- 20 Singers Road , Korokoro
Wellington, New Zealand
Ph. 04 586 3145, Fax 04 586 3144
Email: enguiry@sistercities.org.nz
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Timaru District Council
2 King George Place,
PO Box 522, Timaru
Tel: 03 687 7200
Fax: 03 687 7209 enquiry@timdc.govt.nz
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