Twin Cities
The city was established in 1341. It covers the area of 60 sq. km. The number of the inhabitants exceeds 90 000. It is the largest city in Unna County. The Partnership Agreement was signed on March 2, 1990.
The city was founded in the XI th century. The city covers the area of 19,22 sq. m. Approximately 33 000 inhabitants reside here. It is the centre of Kalmar County. The Partnership Agreement was signed on November 20, 1992.
The date of foundation of the city is 1317. Its area is 147,5 sq. km. More than 350 000 inhabitants live here. Lublin is one of the largest cities in the East of Poland. The Partnership Agreement was signed on September 11, 1999.
Daugavpils was established in 1275. The populations makes 112 000. Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia. It is located in southeastern Latvia on both banks of the Daugava River. The Partnership Agreement was signed on April 6, 2004.
The first traces of human presence are discovered in the caves around Dryanovo Monastery, dated from 40 000 years ago. It is considered to be one of the earliest human habitats on the continent. The population makes 80 000.The festivals of humour and satire take an important place in the cultural, entertaining and economic life of Gabrovo. The natural climax of these festivities is the Carnival.
The city has more than 770 year history. Its population is about 18 000. The Partnership Agreement was signed on June 15, 2005.
Vinnytsia is the city located in the south west of Ukraine, by the River of Southern Bug. It is an administrational centre.
Its population is over 350 000.
There 4 museums, 43 general education and 5 higher education schools.
Light industry, machinery and food industry is developed.
At present, Vinnytsia has 6 partner cities abroad: Kielce (Poland), Peterborough (the United Kingdom), Birmingham (the USA), Iasi (Romania), Ribnica (Moldova) and Bursa (Turkey).
The Partnership Agreement was signed on February 16, 2015.
Maramures County is in the north of Romania close to western Ukraine. The administrational centre of Maramures County is Baja Mare City. It was first mentioned in historical sources in 1328.
The number of inhabitants in the County is 516 562 (2011), in Baje Mare- 123 000(2011).
The Trilateral Agreement with Panevėžys City, Panevėžys District and Maramures County Council was signed on March 12, 2015.
Rustavi, Georgia
The City of Rustavi was founded in 1948. It is the third largest city in Georgia with the population of 124 000 of inhabitants (2014).
The city is located in Kvemo Kartli region, 20 km from Tbilisi.
The Partnership Agreement was signed on September 17, 2016.
Toyohashi is the third largest city in Aichi prefecture. It is located in southeast of Japan.
Number of residents: 375 000. Area: 261, 86 km².
The city was founded in 1879. The city has been severely damaged during the earthquake of 1944 and air attacks in 1945 when 60 % of the city had been destroyed.
Mikawa a seaport is located in Toyohashi and is one of the largest car trading ports of the world.
The city has 52 primary schools, 23 pro-gymnasiums, 11 gymnasiums and 3 centres of special education.
Machinery and agriculture industries are developed.
The Partnership Agreement signed on June 27, 2019.
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Ramla was founded in 716. It is a city in central Israel, 20 km from the capital Tel Aviv. It is the administrative centre of the county and has a population of about 70 thousand.
In the VIIIth century Ramlą was founded by Muslims who ruled the country at the time. From the very beginning, the city has become the centre of the region. In 1099, the Crusaders, in 1260 - Mamluks, followed by Ottoman and British conquests, conquered the city.
The city has 44 kindergartens, 19 primary and basic schools, 9 gymnasiums.
Ramla also has an Early Childhood Centre (children ages 0-6). This centre is one of the best in the country working with various urban health clinics and paramedics. It organizes seminars for parents and children, provides psychological assistance.
Medium-sized factories and small businesses characterize Ramla industry.
The Cooperation Agreement was signed on October 15, 2019.