Tacoma is situated at the base of Mount Rainier along Commencement Bay in Washington State. It is a bustling and progressive international city that still retains a small-town flavor. With a population of about 200,000, it has grown  from a saw mill and port town into a center of international trade, art, and healthful, comfortable, and affordable living.

塔科玛市坐落于华盛顿州雷尼尔山脚下，紧邻科芒斯特曼湾，也是美国华盛顿州普吉特海湾南端的一个港口城市，约在西雅图和州府奥林匹亚之间，人口约为20万。这个被视为一座正在快速成长的国际城市依然保留一些小城镇的风味。塔科玛的历史起源于锯木厂，它从港口城镇发展为现在的国际贸易，艺术，医疗以及适合人类居住的理想中心。

Tacoma is the ideal place for those interested in outdoor recreation. It is surrounded by water, mountains, and world-class golf courses. At the same time, it offers a plethora of urban adventures in its quaint, historic downtown. It is here that you will find the Tacoma Dome, the Convention Center, the University of Washington, Tacoma, the Museum District, historic Union Station, and the Theater District.

塔科玛市也是户外爱好者的必到之处，因为它四面怀山抱水，还拥有世界一流的高尔夫球课程。与此同时，在这个富有历史色彩的市中心，它提供了很多奇特的都市探险活动。在这里，你可以发现塔科玛巨蛋圆顶屋，会展中心，华盛顿大学塔科玛分校，联合车站，艺术区，历史博物馆和剧场区。

Also contributing to its being judged as one of the most livable cities in the US are the educational opportunities available for children and young adults.  Be sure to look into the Annie Wright School www.aw.org, one of the ’s top schools enrolling pre-school througnationh high school students in preparation for entrance to premier universities. 

塔科玛市是美国最有活力的城市之一，这归功于它的教育体系。小孩与年轻人都拥有很多教育机会。安妮莱特学校是一所高级的学前学校，专为准备进入大学的高中生而设。

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