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Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.
Longtan District, Jilin, China is located in the central and eastern part of Jilin Province, in the center of Jilin City, on the left bank of the lower reaches of the Songhua River, and is one of the core districts of Jilin City, named after the Longtan Mountain in its territory. It has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of Manchu culture, as well as carrying the heavy memory of China's old industrial base, with chemical and machinery manufacturing as the pillar industries, with Jilin Chemical Fiber, Jilin Petrochemical and other large-scale enterprises. The city's natural and cultural landscapes, Longtan Mountain National Forest Park, "Longtan Yin Yue" for one of the eight scenic spots in Jilin, the site of the mountain city witnessed a thousand years of history; the Songhua River through the territory, the riverfront area has become a good place for people to go for leisure. Nowadays, Longtan District is accelerating the industrial transformation and integration of culture and tourism, featuring "landscape Longtan-industrial memory" to create a charming urban area with both historical heritage and modern vitality.