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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.
Wangmu County, belonging to Guizhou Province Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, is located at the border of Guizhou and Guangxi in the south of Guizhou, at the junction of Guizhou and Guangxi, and is situated in the slope zone of the transition from Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to Guangxi hills, which belongs to the typical karst landform. Here Beipanjiang River, Hongshui River Basin through the territory, mountains, high forest coverage, superior ecological resources, known as "China's walnut township", "chestnut township" reputation. Wangmu is one of the major Buyei settlements in China, with a profound national culture, the Buyei "March 3" Cultural Festival is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, and the traditional songs and dances, batik, embroidery and other folk customs are rich in flavor. In recent years, relying on ecological advantages and ethnic culture, Wangmu vigorously develops eco-agriculture and rural tourism, which is an ideal destination for experiencing original natural scenery and ethnic customs.