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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.
Ninghe District is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Tianjin, China, located in the northeastern part of Tianjin, on the North China Plain and bordering the Bohai Bay. As an important nodal area for the synergistic development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Ninghe has rich natural resources and a strategic geographical location. With agriculture, fishery and industry as its economic pillars, the region is rich in rice, aquatic products and specialty agricultural products, while actively developing modern manufacturing and eco-tourism.
With a long history and deep cultural heritage, Ninghe District boasts ecological landscapes such as the Qilihai National Nature Reserve, as well as rich folk traditions and cultural heritage. Conveniently located, it is closely connected to the Tianjin metropolitan area and neighboring cities through a network of highways and railroads, and has made significant progress in green development and rural revitalization in recent years.