环球游:费城

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一、地理与人口

地理位置

  • 中文:位于美国东北部宾夕法尼亚州东南部,特拉华河(Delaware River)与斯库尔基尔河(Schuylkill River)交汇处,城市中心坐标为北纬 39°57′00″、西经 75°10′00″。总面积 369.4 平方千米(陆地 349.9 平方千米,水域 19.5 平方千米),平均海拔约 13 米,属温带大陆性湿润气候,四季分明,夏季炎热多雨,冬季寒冷多雪。

  • English: Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, northeastern USA, at the confluence of the Delaware River and Schuylkill River, with its center at 39°57′00″N, 75°10′00″W. Covering a total area of 369.4 km² (349.9 km² land, 19.5 km² water) with an average elevation of about 13 meters, it has a humid continental climate featuring distinct seasons—hot rainy summers and cold snowy winters.

人口与行政地位

  • 中文:2024 年常住人口约 160.3 万,是美国第五大城市;大都市区(费城 - 卡姆登 - 威尔明顿都会统计区)人口达 622.8 万,覆盖宾夕法尼亚州东南部、新泽西州西南部及特拉华州北部共 5 个县。作为宾夕法尼亚州首府以外的最大城市(州府为哈里斯堡),是该州经济文化核心,人口构成多元:白人占 38.4%,非洲裔占 42.3%,拉丁裔占 14.2%,亚裔占 7.1%,拥有爱尔兰、意大利及西非移民后裔聚居区。

  • English: Permanent population stood at approximately 1.603 million in 2024, ranking as the 5th largest city in the U.S.; the metropolitan area (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington MSA) had a population of 6.228 million, spanning 5 counties across southeastern Pennsylvania, southwestern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. As Pennsylvania’s largest city (excluding the state capital Harrisburg), it serves as the state’s economic and cultural core, with a diverse population: 38.4% White, 42.3% African American, 14.2% Hispanic, and 7.1% Asian, home to ethnic neighborhoods of Irish, Italian, and West African descendants.

二、历史脉络

古代与中世纪

  • 中文:17 世纪前为伦尼莱纳佩印第安部落(Lenape Tribe)聚居地,部落以农业(种植玉米、南瓜)、渔猎及手工编织为生,建立半定居式村落。1609 年荷兰探险家亨利・哈得孙首次抵达此地;1682 年英国贵格会领袖威廉・佩恩(William Penn)受英王特许建立殖民地,命名 “费城”(Philadelphia,源自希腊语 “兄弟之爱”),推行宗教自由政策,吸引欧洲各地移民。

  • English: Before the 17th century, it was inhabited by the Lenape Tribe, who lived on agriculture (growing corn, pumpkins), hunting-fishing, and weaving, establishing semi-settled villages. In 1609, Dutch explorer Henry Hudson first arrived here; in 1682, English Quaker leader William Penn established a colony under a royal charter, naming it “Philadelphia” (from Greek meaning “brotherly love”) and promoting religious freedom, attracting immigrants from across Europe.

近代与现代

  • 中文:1774-1775 年两次大陆会议在此召开;1776 年 7 月 4 日《独立宣言》在独立大厅签署;1787 年制宪会议在此制定《美国宪法》,故有 “美国诞生地” 之称。1790-1800 年作为美国临时首都(华盛顿特区建成前)。19 世纪成为美国工业重镇,以纺织、钢铁、造船业闻名,1876 年举办美国百年博览会。20 世纪中期后,产业向医疗、教育、金融转型,21 世纪聚焦生物科技与先进制造领域。

  • English: The First and Second Continental Congresses were held here in 1774-1775; the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall on July 4, 1776; the U.S. Constitution was drafted here at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, earning it the title “Birthplace of America.” It served as the temporary U.S. capital from 1790 to 1800 (before Washington D.C. was completed). In the 19th century, it became a major U.S. industrial hub, renowned for textiles, steel, and shipbuilding, and hosted the 1876 Centennial Exposition. After the mid-20th century, its industries shifted to healthcare, education, and finance, focusing on biotechnology and advanced manufacturing in the 21st century.

三、政治体制

地方治理体系

  • 中文:实行市长 - 议会制(Mayor-Council Government),市长为城市最高行政长官,由选民直接选举产生,任期 4 年,可连任一次(2019 年修法后取消任期限制),负责公共服务、预算管理及城市规划;市议会为立法机构,由 17 名议员组成(10 名选区议员、7 名全市议员),行使立法权、预算审批权及监督行政权。作为市级单位,接受宾夕法尼亚州政府监督,设有联邦储备银行费城分行、美国海关与边境保护局区域办公室。

  • English: Adopts a Mayor-Council Government system. The mayor, as the city’s top executive, is directly elected by voters for a 4-year term (term limits were lifted after 2019), responsible for public services, budget management, and urban planning; the City Council, the legislative body, consists of 17 members (10 district councilors, 7 at-large councilors), exercising legislative power, budget approval authority, and administrative oversight. As a municipal entity, it is overseen by the Pennsylvania government and hosts the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and a regional office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

行政区划

  • 中文:隶属于费城县(Philadelphia County),是美国少数市县合一的行政单位(1854 年实现市县合并),下辖 18 个行政区(Districts),如老城(Old City,历史核心区)、唐人街(Chinatown)、大学城(University City,宾大、德雷塞尔大学所在地)、日耳曼敦(Germantown,历史文化街区)。大都市区涵盖宾夕法尼亚州的费城县、蒙哥马利县,新泽西州的坎伯兰县,特拉华州的纽卡斯尔县等 5 个县。

  • English: Part of Philadelphia County, it is one of the few U.S. cities with a consolidated city-county government (merged in 1854), comprising 18 districts such as Old City (historical core), Chinatown, University City (home to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University), and Germantown (historical and cultural neighborhood). The metropolitan area covers 5 counties including Philadelphia County and Montgomery County (Pennsylvania), Cumberland County (New Jersey), and New Castle County (Delaware).

四、经济与产业

经济概况

  • 中文:2023 年大都市区地区生产总值(GDP)达 4762 亿美元,人均 GDP 约 7.65 万美元,居美国东北部城市前列。经济以 “医疗 - 教育 - 科研” 为核心支柱,拥有宾夕法尼亚大学医院(全美排名第六)、托马斯・杰斐逊大学医院等顶尖医疗机构,以及 12 家财富 500 强企业分支机构(如康卡斯特电信公司)。失业率 2024 年约 2.4%,低于全美平均水平,主要产业还包括金融服务、先进制造(航空零部件、3D 打印)及旅游业。

  • English: The 2023 metropolitan area GDP reached $476.2 billion, with a per capita GDP of approximately $76,500, ranking among the top cities in the northeastern U.S. Its economy centers on the “healthcare-education-research” pillar, hosting top medical institutions such as the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (ranked 6th in the U.S.) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, as well as 12 Fortune 500 company branches (e.g., Comcast). The 2024 unemployment rate was about 2.4%, below the U.S. average, with other key industries including financial services, advanced manufacturing (aerospace components, 3D printing), and tourism.

对外贸易

  • 中文:2023 年外贸总额达 1128 亿美元,主要贸易伙伴为中国(占比 19.7%)、加拿大(16.3%)、墨西哥(8.9%)及德国(6.2%)。出口产品以医疗设备(如核磁共振仪)、精密仪器、航空零部件为主;进口产品包括电子元件、汽车零部件、消费品。费城港是美国东海岸重要深水港,2023 年货物吞吐量达 5120 万吨,其中集装箱吞吐量 168 万标准箱,同时开通至欧洲、亚洲的定期货运航线。

  • English: 2023 foreign trade volume reached $112.8 billion, with major trading partners being China (19.7%), Canada (16.3%), Mexico (8.9%), and Germany (6.2%). Exports mainly include medical equipment (e.g., MRI machines), precision instruments, and aerospace components; imports include electronic components, auto parts, and consumer goods. The Port of Philadelphia is a key deep-water port on the U.S. East Coast, with 2023 cargo throughput of 51.2 million tons (including 1.68 million TEUs of container throughput) and regular freight routes to Europe and Asia.

五、文化与社会

文化遗产

  • 中文:拥有 “美国历史博物馆” 之称,独立大厅(1979 年列入世界文化遗产)、自由钟(美国独立象征)、国家独立历史公园(覆盖 13 个历史遗址)是核心历史遗产;费城艺术博物馆是全美第三大艺术博物馆,藏有梵高《向日葵》、雷诺阿《沐浴者》等珍品,馆前台阶因电影《洛奇》成为打卡地;爵士乐与蓝调文化浓厚,“费城国际唱片公司” 推动灵魂乐发展;文学领域,埃德加・爱伦・坡曾在此居住创作。

  • English: Known as the “U.S. History Museum,” its core historical heritage includes Independence Hall (listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979), the Liberty Bell (symbol of U.S. independence), and Independence National Historical Park (covering 13 historical sites); the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the 3rd largest art museum in the U.S., houses treasures such as Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Renoir’s The Bathers, with its front steps made famous by the film Rocky; it has a strong jazz and blues culture, with Philadelphia International Records promoting soul music; in literature, Edgar Allan Poe once lived and created works here.

教育体系

  • 中文:全球知名教育中心,拥有 8 所研究型大学,包括宾夕法尼亚大学(常春藤盟校,1740 年成立,全美排名第 6)、德雷塞尔大学(以 cooperative education 闻名)、天普大学(公立研究型大学);基础教育阶段,公立学校注重 STEM 教育与艺术教育,全市约 25% 公立中小学开设双语课程(英语 + 西班牙语 / 中文),2023 年高中毕业率达 86.5%,高于宾夕法尼亚州平均水平。

  • English: A globally renowned education hub, it has 8 research universities including the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League, founded in 1740, ranked 6th in the U.S.), Drexel University (famous for cooperative education), and Temple University (public research university); in K-12 education, public schools emphasize STEM and art education, with about 25% of public K-12 schools offering bilingual courses (English + Spanish/Chinese). The 2023 high school graduation rate reached 86.5%, higher than the Pennsylvania average.

社会福利

  • 中文:医疗资源丰富,全市每千人拥有医生 6.9 人,远超全美平均水平(3.8 人),政府为低收入群体提供医疗补助(覆盖约 23 万居民);养老服务方面,社区养老中心覆盖 85% 老年人口,提供免费体检与上门护理;住房保障方面,推行 “费城住房计划”,2023 年新建保障性住房 1200 套,补贴低收入家庭租金;就业培训项目每年帮助约 1.5 万名失业者重新就业,重点覆盖青年与退役军人。

  • English: It has abundant medical resources, with 6.9 doctors per 1,000 people, far exceeding the U.S. average (3.8). The government provides medical assistance for low-income groups (covering about 230,000 residents); in elderly care, community elderly care centers cover 85% of the elderly population, offering free physical examinations and home care; in housing security, it implements the “Philadelphia Housing Plan,” building 1,200 affordable housing units in 2023 and subsidizing rents for low-income families; job training programs help about 15,000 unemployed people re-enter the workforce annually, focusing on youth and veterans.

六、科技与创新

尖端领域

  • 中文:生物医学全球领先,宾夕法尼亚大学医学院在基因治疗(1990 年完成全球首例人类基因治疗)、CAR-T 细胞疗法(治疗白血病的突破性技术)领域处于前沿;人工智能领域,宾大机器人实验室研发的 “柔性机器人” 可应用于微创手术,康卡斯特公司开发的 AI 客服系统服务超 3000 万用户;先进制造方面,3D 打印企业 “ExOne” 总部设于此,航空零部件制造商 “UTC Aerospace Systems” 在此设研发中心;新能源技术聚焦太阳能电池效率提升(转换效率达 32%)。

  • English: It leads globally in biomedicine—the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is at the forefront of gene therapy (completing the world’s first human gene therapy in 1990) and CAR-T cell therapy (breakthrough technology for leukemia treatment); in artificial intelligence, the Penn Robotics Lab developed “flexible robots” for minimally invasive surgery, and Comcast’s AI customer service system serves over 30 million users; in advanced manufacturing, 3D printing company ExOne is headquartered here, and aerospace component manufacturer UTC Aerospace Systems has a R&D center here; new energy technology focuses on improving solar cell efficiency (reaching 32% conversion rate).

科学贡献

  • 中文:1752 年本杰明・富兰克林在此完成 “风筝实验”,证明闪电是电能,发明避雷针;1946 年宾夕法尼亚大学研发的 “ENIAC”(电子数字积分计算机)是世界首台通用电子计算机,奠定现代计算机基础;21 世纪以来,宾大团队在 mRNA 疫苗技术(助力新冠疫苗研发)、阿尔茨海默病研究领域取得突破,截至 2024 年,费城科研机构共诞生 64 位诺贝尔奖得主。

  • English: In 1752, Benjamin Franklin conducted the “kite experiment” here, proving lightning is electricity and inventing the lightning rod; in 1946, the University of Pennsylvania developed “ENIAC” (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer, laying the foundation for modern computing; since the 21st century, Penn teams have made breakthroughs in mRNA vaccine technology (aiding COVID-19 vaccine development) and Alzheimer’s disease research. As of 2024, Philadelphia’s research institutions have produced 64 Nobel laureates.

七、环境与可持续发展

气候政策

  • 中文:推行 “费城绿色新政”(Philadelphia Green New Deal),目标 2050 年实现全市碳中和;建筑领域,要求 2027 年后新建公共建筑达到 LEED 白金级标准,现有政府建筑 2035 年前完成 100% 节能改造;交通方面,2024 年投放 300 辆电动公交,计划 2040 年实现公交全电动化,同时扩建自行车道(现有总长 280 公里,2030 年目标 400 公里);生态保护方面,治理斯库尔基尔河水质(2023 年水质达标率 92%),扩建城市公园(费尔蒙特公园面积达 41 平方公里,为全美最大城市公园之一)。

  • English: It implements the “Philadelphia Green New Deal,” targeting city-wide carbon neutrality by 2050; in the construction sector, new public buildings after 2027 are required to meet LEED Platinum standards, and all existing government buildings will complete 100% energy-saving renovations by 2035; in transportation, 300 electric buses were put into operation in 2024, with a plan to achieve full electrification of public transport by 2040, while expanding bike lanes (current total length 280 km, target 400 km by 2030); in ecological protection, it improves the water quality of the Schuylkill River (92% compliance rate in 2023) and expands urban parks (Fairmount Park covers 41 km², one of the largest urban parks in the U.S.).

八、社会挑战

  • 中文:住房可负担性问题突出,2024 年 median 房价达 52 万美元,是全美 median 房价的 1.3 倍,约 38% 居民住房支出占收入比超 35%;贫富差距显著,白人家庭 median 收入(7.8 万美元)是非洲裔家庭(3.2 万美元)的 2.4 倍;治安问题严峻,2023 年暴力犯罪率为每 10 万人 892 起,高于全美平均水平(383 起),帮派活动与毒品交易是主要隐患;基础设施老化,地铁系统平均使用年限超 80 年,水管泄漏率达 15%。

  • English: It faces a prominent housing affordability issue—the 2024 median home price reached $520,000, 1.3 times the U.S. median home price, with about 38% of residents spending over 35% of their income on housing; the wealth gap is significant, with the median income of white households ($78,000) being 2.4 times that of African American households ($32,000); security is severe, with a 2023 violent crime rate of 892 per 100,000 people, higher than the U.S. average (383), and gang activities and drug trafficking are major risks; infrastructure is aging—the subway system has an average age of over 80 years, with a water pipe leakage rate of 15%.

九、外交与国际地位

国际角色

  • 中文:GaWC(全球化与世界城市研究网络)评为 Beta + 级世界城市,是美国东北部重要国际门户;作为 “历史文化名城”,每年吸引约 4500 万游客(2023 年),其中国际游客占比 18%;教育国际化程度高,2023 年接纳国际学生约 8.5 万人,占全市高校学生总数的 12%;医疗旅游发达,每年接待全球患者约 6.2 万人次,主要来自欧洲、中东及拉美;国际会议方面,每年举办 “费城生物医学大会”“全球教育创新论坛” 等高端活动。

  • English: Ranked as an Alpha- global city by GaWC (Globalization and World Cities Research Network), it is a key international gateway in the northeastern U.S.; as a “historical and cultural city,” it attracts about 45 million tourists annually (2023), with international tourists accounting for 18%; education internationalization is high, admitting about 85,000 international students in 2023, accounting for 12% of total university students in the city; medical tourism is well-developed, receiving about 62,000 global patients annually, mainly from Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America; in international conferences, it hosts high-end events such as the “Philadelphia Biomedical Congress” and “Global Education Innovation Forum” annually.

对华关系

  • 中文:与中国天津市互为友好城市(1980 年正式结好,是中美首批友好城市之一),双方定期开展文化、教育交流;学术合作方面,宾夕法尼亚大学与清华大学、北京大学共建 “中美医疗创新联合实验室”,每年开展 40 余项科研合作;经贸领域,2023 年费城与中国贸易额达 223 亿美元,主要涉及医疗设备、电子元件及农产品;文化交流方面,每年举办 “费城中国文化节”(始于 1985 年),吸引超 8 万人次参与,全市 20% 公立中学开设汉语课程。

  • English: It is a sister city with Tianjin, China (officially established in 1980, one of the first Sino-U.S. sister city relationships), with regular cultural and educational exchanges; in academic cooperation, the University of Pennsylvania and Tsinghua University/Peking University jointly established the “Sino-U.S. Medical Innovation Joint Laboratory,” carrying out over 40 scientific research cooperation projects annually; in economic and trade, the 2023 trade volume between Philadelphia and China reached $22.3 billion, mainly involving medical equipment, electronic components, and agricultural products; in cultural exchange, the annual “Philadelphia China Cultural Festival” (founded in 1985) attracts over 80,000 participants, and 20% of public middle schools in the city offer Chinese language courses.

十、地方特色与旅游

区域文化

  • 中文:美食以 “费城风味” 为标志,费城奶酪牛排三明治(Philadelphia Cheesesteak,牛肉片配普罗卧干酪,源自 1930 年)、软 pretzel(咸香扭结面包,当地传统小吃)、意大利市场的手工意面是必尝美食;体育文化狂热,拥有美国职业体育四大联盟球队:棒球费城人队(2008 年 MLB 总冠军)、篮球费城 76 人队(3 次 NBA 总冠军)、美式足球费城老鹰队(2018 年超级碗冠军)、冰球费城飞人队;建筑风格融合殖民时期风格(独立大厅)、乔治亚风格(埃尔弗雷德・巴纳德故居)与现代摩天大楼(康卡斯特中心,费城最高建筑)。

  • English: Its cuisine is marked by “Philadelphia flavors,” with Philadelphia Cheesesteak (sliced beef with provolone cheese, originated in 1930), soft pretzels (salty twisted bread, local traditional snack), and handmade pasta from the Italian Market as must-try dishes; sports culture is passionate, with teams in all four major U.S. professional sports leagues: baseball’s Phillies (2008 MLB champions), basketball’s 76ers (3-time NBA champions), American football’s Eagles (2018 Super Bowl champions), and ice hockey’s Flyers; architectural styles blend colonial style (Independence Hall), Georgian style (Alfred Barnard House), and modern skyscrapers (Comcast Center, Philadelphia’s tallest building).

节日与活动

  • 中文:7 月 4 日 “独立日庆典” 是年度核心活动,独立大厅前举办升旗仪式,特拉华河上空燃放烟花,配合费城交响乐团露天演出;3 月举办 “费城国际花展”(始于 1829 年,世界最古老花展,展期 10 天,吸引超 25 万人次);11 月举办 “费城马拉松”(始于 1954 年,路线穿越老城、大学城等景点,2024 年参赛人数达 2.8 万人);农历春节期间,唐人街举办 “费城中国新年游行”,舞龙舞狮表演吸引超 10 万人次观看。

  • English: The July 4th “Independence Day Celebration” is the annual core event, featuring a flag-raising ceremony in front of Independence Hall, fireworks over the Delaware River, and an open-air concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra; the “Philadelphia International Flower Show” is held in March (founded in 1829, the world’s oldest flower show, running for 10 days and attracting over 250,000 visitors); the “Philadelphia Marathon” is held in November (founded in 1954, with a route passing through Old City, University City, etc., attracting 28,000 participants in 2024); during the Lunar New Year, Chinatown hosts the “Philadelphia Chinese New Year Parade,” with dragon and lion dances attracting over 100,000 spectators.

总结

  • 中文:费城是承载美国建国历史的 “诞生地”,独立大厅与自由钟见证了美国民主制度的起源;同时,它以宾大等顶尖高校为依托,成为生物医学与人工智能领域的创新高地。虽面临住房、治安等挑战,但其通过绿色新政与社会福利改革持续增强城市韧性。历史遗产与现代科技的交融、多元文化与体育热情的碰撞,让费城成为兼具 “历史厚重感” 与 “创新活力” 的国际旅游目的地,吸引全球游客探寻其独特的 “美国精神根源”。

  • English: Philadelphia is the “Birthplace of America” carrying the history of U.S. founding—Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell witnessed the origin of U.S. democratic system; at the same time, relying on top universities like the University of Pennsylvania, it has become an innovation hub in biomedicine and artificial intelligence. Despite challenges such as housing and security, it continues to enhance urban resilience through the Green New Deal and social welfare reforms. The integration of historical heritage and modern technology, and the collision of diverse cultures and sports passion, make Philadelphia an international tourist destination with both “historical depth” and “innovative vitality,” attracting global visitors to explore its unique “roots of American spirit.”

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