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Akron
Akron Ohio, is a city in USA and is about an hour’s drive south of Cleveland. The city is rich in artistic, technological and industrial history. The area offers mesmerizing attractions, tranquil green spaces and historic homes. In 2006, the population of Akron was estimated at 209,704.
Akron was founded in 1825 near the Ohio and Erie Canal. Prior to 1869, the area was a small village until Dr BF Goodrich established the first rubber factory. As a result Akron became a manufacturing center and the country’s rubber capital. Currently, it is producing 50,000 different rubber products and more than half the country’s tires. Later in 1970s and ‘80s, after the decline of heavy manufacturing, the city’s industry has since broadened the economic horizon to research, financial, and high tech sectors. Akron, therefore, is now home to a number of small-scale companies also, such as GOJO, makers of Purell, First Merit Bank, Roadway Express, Myers Industries, an international manufacturer of polymer products, Acme Fresh Market and Lockheed Martin, and a few more.
The area and nearby Canton are often considered twin cities and the Akron-Canton Regional Airport is named for both places. The city is home to The University of Akron, the Soap Box Derby World Championships and the Firestone Country Club. The climatic conditions of Akron are humid continental with cold winters, warm humid summers, wet springs, and dry autumns.
Akron may also be characterized by its distinguished health sector, with a notable number of hospitals. The city’s adult hospitals work under two health systems i.e. Akron General Health System and Summa Health System. As far as transportation is concerned, public transits are conveniently available covering the city well, but walking and biking are still regarded the best ways to commute.