Salt Lake City (SLC for short) isU.S.AUtahThe capital and the largest city ofGreat Salt LakeIt is named after the city population of 213367 (2020)Western United StatesThe third largest inland city, second only toDenverAnd Phoenix.1847 byBrigham YoungLead a groupmormon churchThe church was founded by the believers in this pioneering place. Since then, the church has always been located in Salt Lake City.More than half of the local people are members of the church.
Salt Lake City is located in the downtown area of Wasatch Front, and the Ogden Clearfield metropolitan area is a part of Salt Lake City until 2003.The total population in the front area of Wasatch Mountain is 2423912 (2014).The city is located at the north end of a valley, 1320m above sea level.The surrounding mountains reach an altitude of 3582m.World renownedUniversity of UtahLocated in the city.
Mining industryThe construction of Salt Lake City and the first cross railway has brought economic prosperity to Salt Lake City. The city is dominated by industry,Electronic industryAnd biotechnology are also quite developed.The city has earned the nickname "West Crossroads".The city of Saline Lakeurban areaIt is an important financial center, commercial center and holiday resort in the United States, and the entrance to many other tourist towns and national parks, includingUtahPark City, SnowbirdskiingResort andArch National Park。Entering the 21st century, the city has vigorously developedoutdoor activitiesTourism (including skiing and cycling), and held in 2002Winter Olympics。
Shoshone, Ute, Paiute, etcIndianThe tribe has lived in the valley for thousands of years.The white people who settled in the valley were Mormons who came here on July 24, 1847.In order to escape persecution in the east, they crossed most of the United States to this isolated place to practice their religion.Their ProphetBrigham YoungSaid, "This is the place.".
It was only 4 days before they reached the valley. Brigham Young explained that this was the construction site of the salt lake site.
The population of the city began to slow at the beginning of the 20th century, because the population in the north of the city and the suburbs increased.
Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.The game was disputed.A scandal was discovered in 1998.During the competition, there were other scandals, including miscarriage of judgment and use of illegal drugs.The local roads have been expanded, maintained and erectedLight rail railway。The number of tourists has increasedolympic venues Used for local, national and international sports competitions andProfessional athleteTraining place.It will help the development of the city.
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Salt Lake City is an important city in the western mountains of the United States and the capital of Utah. Because of its beautiful environment, good public security, and developed medical standards, it is one of the most livable cities in the United States.Located in the southeast of the Great Salt LakeJordan River, 1295 meters above sea level.The urban area is 145 square kilometers, and the urban population is 276367 (the latest U.S. census in 2010).The population of the metropolitan area is 1394428 (2010), and more than half of the residents believe inmormon church。The metropolitan area includes counties such as Salt Lake, with a population of 2/3 of the state.In the early days, it was a material supply center for pioneers and miners in the west.It was built by Mormons in 1847. It is the main center of American Mormons. The magnificent main temple of Mormons is the symbol of the city.It rose with the arrival of railways in 1870.It became the state capital in 1896.
the Second World WarSince then, with the prosperity of industry and commerce, the city has also developed rapidly.importantTransport hub。The mining center in the mountains of the western United States,metal smelting andProcessing industryto develop.The mountainous areas on the east and west sides of the urban area are important copper, lead and diamond in ChinaMetallic mineral resourcesLand.Southwest of the cityBinghamIt is one of the world famous copper mine areas, and the ore is smelted and processed in Magna and Garfield in the west of the city.In the suburbsIrrigated agricultureOn the basis offood industry, withrefine sugar, canned food, dairy products, meat processing, etc.electronics industryIt has developed rapidly and has become the mainindustrial sector ；OthersMining machinery, oil refining, aerospace, etc.It is also important to have multiple railways and highways extending to the surrounding areas as the key point of trans continental transportation linesAirportIt is convenient to contact all parts of the country.It has long been the main commercial center in western mountainous areas.There are several streams crossing the city, and there are some raised terraces outside.
Centered on Temple Square, there are a series ofReligious architectureFor example, the Mormon Church (built in 1853-1893), the Temple, the Museum of Modern Saints, and the newly completed 28 story office building of Mormon Church, the highest building in the city, show the urban characteristics of this American Mormon center.Outside the city center are business districts and statesParliament Building, Salt Palace, Exhibition Center, Bank Building and other buildings.To the west is the state trade market, where the annual state commodity fair is held;There are many factories nearby.To the east are the University of Utah (founded in 1850) and residential areas.There are alsoWestminster College And the bicentennial art center and other cultural facilities.
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Salt Lake City isUtah(Utah) Capital and largest city, earlyColonistThe witness of diligence and foresight.They also founded the Church of Latter Day Saints.Today, Mormons account for less than half of the population, but they still play a major role in building the city.
For eschatological saints, skiers, hikers, mountain bikers and anyone who likes to enjoyoutdoor activitiesThis is a great place for people who have fun.This vast city, which makes people relaxed and happy, and forgets the annoyance, is located inInland SeaAnd between the snow covered peaks with a height of 3300 meters.
In 1847, the believers of the Church of Latter Day Saints escaped persecution and made a hard journey west. Their leader Brigham Young put the package on the shore of the Great Salt Lake, hoping that his group would eventually live in peace here.After investigating this seemingly barren wasteland, he said the still famous words, "This is the place we are looking for".After the city was built, almost all the residents were Mormons. It was not until 1869 that the railway across the mainland brought in a large number of foreigners.
This is the residence and office of the Mormon Zublaihan Yang, 19 wives and 56 childrenpolygamySystem as the purpose.In 1918, it was changed into a bishopric's palace.Others from all over the countryMormonsThere are many small round wooden houses built around Salt Lake City, which are also worth visiting.
This is one of the most attractive tourist attractions of Salt Lake City. It is a large salt lake in the northwest of the urban area. It is second only todead seaIn the area with the highest salt content, the salt content of the lake water is up to 25%, and the buoyancy is very strong, that is, people who cannot swim jump toIn the lakeIt will not sink.In summer, many people come here to play in the water, and there is also a system on the lakesideSalt factory。There are no fish in the lake, only some that can tolerate high salinityalgaeAnd shrimp can survive.
The lake water contains 76 minerals andtrace element, with natural germicidal effect, local Indians use lake water and lakesidegreen grass，leafThe Great Salt Lake is regarded as a "holy lake" for healing.
The opencast copper mine is located at Bingham Canyon Copper Mine, the world's largest opencast copper mine, 40 kilometers southwest of Salt Lake City.From a distance, there is a huge C on a hillside. Does it meancupperMine location.Drive to the visit center on the top of the mountain, overlooking theopen-pit miningThe people and cars working below are very small, and the rock walls are light yellow.
Salt Lake Temple
Mormon Temple is the symbol of Salt Lake City and the holy place of Mormons all over the world,Official nameIt is called the Temple of Doomsday Saints. It was built in 1853 and completed in 1893gothic Elegant and simple large building, with pointed columns, is very magnificent. The tower shaped gate is connected by four columns. On the top of the gate stands a statue of an eagle.
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Mormon Temple is the distributing center of local residents' activities.56% of the population in the city is Mormons, so the city appearance is very clean, evencrime rateBoth are quite low.The buildings around the Mormon Temple have strong religious connotations, including Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Lion House, Honeycomb House, Church History and Art Museum, Church Square, etcRepresentativenessMormon meaning and memorial value of.
The auditorium is a large circular single storey building with a width of 76 meters, a depth of 46 meters and a height of 211 meters,ceilingIt is an arched plank supported by 44 sandstone pillars. It was built in 1864 and completed in 1867, and still remains its original appearance today.There are 8000 seats in the big chapel, and the standing seats can accommodate 120 people.Tourists know that if they can listen to a performance of the Mormon Temple Singing Group in the church, they will feel that the sound will linger for three days, but non believers are not allowed to enter.On the choir of the main auditorium, there is aOrgan, composed of 11000 tubes of different sizes.The playing time is 12:00 from Monday to Friday, and 4:00 on weekends and Sundays.FamouschoirTabernakerchoirThe rehearsal time is 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, and the official broadcast time is 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.Played here every Christmas Evesacred music, broadcast by radio to every corner of the world.
Grand Teton National Park is located in the United StatesWyomingThe glacier mountain area in the northwest, built in 1929, is the Salt Lake CityTourist routesA classic place in.Covering an area of 310000 acres, it enjoys the title of "the most beautiful national park".Grand Teton National Park is also a world famous wild parkecosystem, is the world's largestElkThe haunt of the group, andBison、antelope, minkBeaverAnd many othersmammal。Its marsh area is famousbirdsHabitat, with more than 200 kinds of birds.
Located in the United StatesUtahThe Bryce Canyon National Park in the southwest is not a real canyon, but along the east side of the Pongsagunt Plateau, eroded by wind, water and ice in rivers and lake bedsedimentary rockform.Red, orange and white rocks form a strangenatural landscape, known as the palace of natural stone figurines.
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With the gold rush in California, in addition to the early Mormons, people from Salt Lake City also came here one after another.In the 1860s, it was unexpectedly discovered that Salt Lake City was rich in minerals, and this barren land suddenly became a rich city.
Salt Lake City is adjacent to the canyon with ancient copper, gold and silver veins. In those days, mining tycoons built a magnificentBig house, and now it has become a tourist attraction.In addition, there are some famous night scenes, urban buildings, etc., which are also worth visiting.
Salt Lake City is located inUtahThe north is the seat of the state capital of Utah.Located at 41 degrees north latitude and 111 degrees west longitudeWestern United StatesInland plateau, dry and cold in winter;The great salt lake in this area isNorth AmericaLargest in area and highest in salinitysalt water lake, with an area of about 4500square kilometre, and China'sQinghai LakeThe area is equivalent (certainly not in this areaWet seasonWhen).For this reason, the Salt Lake Cityeating habits、altitude stress, ice qualitySnow quality, audience, etcAdaptation issues。The time difference between Salt Lake City and Beijing is 14 hours, and the daylight saving time is 15 hours (push back).
Environmental climate
The four seasons in Salt Lake City are very distinct.The cityAnnual average temperature11.1 ° C.dropsnowThe average snowfall was 160 cm from November 6 to April 18watershedThe average snow cover height in mountainous areas can reach 1270 cm.The annual rainfall is about 408.9 mm.The annual snow free period lasts 167 days from April 30 to October 15.
Produced in winter from the Gulf of AlaskasnowstormIt will move southeast to the Salt Lake City area.The Great Salt Lake near the city will affect the Salt Lake City 6 to 8 times a year on averageLake-effect snow 。Lake-effect snow Regular meetingsIt occurs from the middle of autumn to the middle of winter, sometimes causingLocal areasToo much snow.The Great Lake effect will also affect the generation of some storms. Salt Lake City has about 10%precipitationIt is contributed by the Great Lakes effect.In the middle of winter, strong high-pressure systems are often locatedLarge basin。This often makes the valley where the city is located shrouded in strongInversionReaction brings fog, haze and pollutants.This will do some harm to the health of residents.Salt Lake City has an average of 26 daysMaximum temperatureBelow 0 ° C.RecordedMinimum temperatureYes - 34 ° C (February 9, 1933).
Many come fromthe pacific oceanOfPineappleThe storm caused by express delivery has brought a lot of water vapor to Salt Lake City.Spring is the wettest season in Salt Lake City, and storms with larger scale and lower temperature often bring snow in many nights.There will always be snowfall of a certain scale before March 18.
The city is hot and dry in summer.The rainy season starts from mid July to September, which will produce local and strongthunderstorm。Due to low humidity, dry but rainless lightning strikes often accompanyforest fireThe problem of.In the year with weak monsoon, there may be some strong thunderstorms and occasionaltornadoExcessive rainfall and flooding.The temperature shall be at least 38 ° C in at least 5 days every year, higher than 35 ° C in 23 days and higher than 32 ° C in 56 days.presentationmaximum temperatureIt was 41 ° C, which was recorded on July 26, 1960, and again on July 13, 2002.In summer, many citizens fled to the mountains 48 kilometers to the east, where the temperature was 6 ° C lower than that in the city.
In October, the Pacific Ocean became active again, bringing more torrential rain, which weakened toLow atmospheric pressuretropical stormHowever, these storms are usually not more severe than those in spring.The first snowfall usually occurs in early November, but it also occurred in early September.The amount of snow dominates the precipitation in December.In a year, the temperature change in autumn is the largest, and the average temperature is about 50 ° F (10 ° C).
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Salt Lake City (S.L.C.) was founded in 1847 byBrigham Young(Brigham Young) led a group ofChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints(Mormon) a city built by believers in this frontier.Since then, the headquarters of the church has been located in Salt Lake City.More than half of the local people are members of the church.
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Mining industryAnd the construction of the first cross railway has brought the city's economic prosperity, and the city has earned the nickname of "the crossroads of the west".Entering the 21st century, the city has vigorously developedoutdoor activitiesTourism (including skiing and cycling), and held in 2002Winter Olympics。
Cities are dominated by industry,Electronic industryAnd biotechnology are also quite developed.
The city of Saline Lakeurban areaIt is the financial center of the United States and the commercial center along the rapidly developing Wasatch Front, as well as the entrance to resorts, other towns and national parks, includingUtahPark City, SnowbirdskiingResort and Arches National Park.
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49 day tour, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Sundance Film Festival, American Western Festival, Butch Cassidy Festival, HOF Winter Carnival, Outlaw Trail Festival, Helper's electric light parade and Richfield's Christmas light parade.
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According to the latest U.S. census in 2010, the city's population was 276367 (up from 159936 in 1990), accounting forUtah8.1% of,Salt Lake County20.2%, and 13.6% in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.The city area of Salt Lake City accounts for 14.2% of Salt Lake County.Compared toMetropolitan areaOther areas of Salt Lake CityPopulation densityHigher, persquare kilometre643.3 people.
There are 71461 families in the metropolitan area, of which 27.0% are children under 18 years old, 41.1% are married couples living together, 10.2% of housewives have no husband, and 44.3% do not live with their families.Among these 70000 families, 3904 are unmarried cohabiting families: 3047 of them areHeterosexuality458 aregay man399 arelesbian。33.2% of all families are composed of one person, while the elderly living alone (over 65 years old) account for 9.7% of all families.Co habitation of each familyaverage number of staff membersIt is 2.48, and the average number of families is 3.24.
AgedmedianIt's 30 years old.102.6 males per 100 females.There are 101.2 males for every 100 females over 18 years of age.The median family income was $36944 and the median family income was $45140.The median income of men is $31511, while that of women is $26403. About 50% of Salt Lake City residents areChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter day SaintsMembers of.The membership of the municipal government is more than 80%, accounting for about 60% in Utah as a whole.
Most holiday villages also entertain tourists openly in summer.Salt Lake City ownsNBATeam Utah Jazz and MLS team founded in 2005Real Salt Lake Their home court is the Rice Eccles Stadium of the University of Utah.Royal Salt Lake City has its own football stadium.This city is small, American professional baseball is smallLeague StadiumThe home of the Salt Lake City Bee, it isLos Angeles Angels The 3A affiliated team of.Salt Lake City has an Arena Football League team called the Utah Blades, which played in Utah in the first season.
Due to the lack of jobs in UtahAmerican footballcourt.City pairCollege footballVery eye-catching.The University of Utah and Brigham Young University have become the strong forces and old enemies in the city.Sometimes the relationship between the two is called "holy war".
From February 8 to 24, 2002, the 19th Winter Olympic Games was held in Salt Lake City, with 77countries and regions A total of 2399 athletes participated in the event (including 886 female athletes and 1513 male athletes), winning gold medals from as many as 18 delegations, creating a record high.currentWinter OlympicsThe number of items in the project has increased to 7 major items, 15 sub items and 78 minor items, and the two new items areLuge with rudderAnd womenSnowmobileTwo major projects.Among them, the luge project was launched in 1928SwitzerlandSaint MoritzOlympic GamesThere have been competitions in the past, including one for men and one for women.The women's snowmobile is the first time to enter the Olympic Games. This time, it is included in the double events.
Participate in reporting this yearreligious processions8730 journalists, includingLiteral reporter2661 and 6069 radio reporters.A total of 22000 volunteers were recruited.
TheTorch relayFrom December 4, 2001, it took twoRemaining month。At the opening ceremony on February 8, the President of the United StatesBushAnnounced the opening of the Winter Olympics.Then,The Olympic flameWho won the ice hockey gold medal in the Winter Olympic Games in 1980US National TeamAll members ignite.Luge runnerJim Shea andAlpine skiingThe referee Alan Chezy swore the oath on behalf of the athletes and the referee respectively.
China sent a total of 72 athletes to participate this time.stayShort track speed skatingIn the women's 500m finalYang YangDefeatedBulgariaYevgenya Radanova and his teammatesWang Chunlu, won the championship and won the first gold medal of the Winter Olympics for China.Since then, she has won the silver medal in the women's 3000 meter relay together with her teammates, and won another gold medal in the women's 1000 meter relay.andappeal for redress of a wrong/Zhao HongboAlso inEurope and AmericaFields traditionally monopolized by playersFigure skatingdouble skatingIn the project, we fought hard to win a bronze medal.
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The city of Saline Lakemormon churchThe headquarters of the meeting.On July 24, 1847, due to the multiple promotion of Joseph Smith, the foundermarriage systemThe social concern aroused became an excuse for persecution by local Christian groups. 148 Mormon believers fled toGreat Salt LakeThe nearby valley was encamped, and since then the Salt Lake City has been established.Salt Lake City isWestern United StatesCultural, educational and technical center of.The population of the city is 180651,MormonsThe number of people is less than 50%.Located in the center of the city, Church Square is the temple of the Mormon Church and the most famous tourist attraction in Utah.The church history and art museum located in the square is world-famous.Mormon Church is widely spread in the United States and even the world, and has a great reputation in the United States.The teaching spreads the idea of not smoking, not drinkingFamily harmony。
