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Apache is a small town located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, situated in the southwestern part of the state. With a population of around 1,200 residents, it embodies the close-knit community spirit typical of rural America. With a population of around 1,200 residents, it embodies the close-knit community spirit typical of rural America. Founded in the late 19th century, the town's name reflects its connection to the Apache people, who have been a part of the community since the early 19th century. Founded in the late 19th century, the town's name reflects its connection to the Apache people, who historically inhabited the region. Agriculture plays a central role in the local economy, with wheat, cotton, and cattle ranching being prominent. Known for its friendly atmosphere and annual events like the Apache Rodeo, the town offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by the scenic plains. surrounded by the scenic plains of Oklahoma. Its proximity to the Wichita Mountains and Red River also makes it a gateway for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the area's natural beauty. Its proximity to the Wichita Mountains and Red River also makes it a gateway for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the area's natural beauty.
Pingdingshan City is located in the central part of Henan Province of China, and is an important prefecture-level city in the province, situated in the transition zone between the western Henan Fuyao Mountain area and the Yellow-Huaikai Plain, with a total area of 7,882 square kilometers and a resident population of about 5 million. As an important node city of the Central Plains Economic Zone, Pingdingshan is famous for its coal industry, known as the "Coal Warehouse of the Central Plains", as well as its diversified industrial system of iron and steel, electric power and chemical industry.
Pingdingshan is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese civilization, with national attractions such as the Yao Mountain-Zhongyuan Buddha Scenic Spot (the world's tallest Buddhist statue), the Three Su Gardens (Su Shi's family cemetery), and the Xiangshan Temple. The local specialties, such as Baofeng wine, Lushan silk and Jiaxian iron pot, enjoy a good reputation. The city has convenient transportation, with the Zhengwan High Speed Railway passing through the city, and is about 1.5 hours' drive from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.
In recent years, Pingdingshan has been promoting industrial transformation, creating the ecological brand of "Eagle City of Shanshui", with the White Turtle Lake National Wetland Park becoming the green lung of the city. the GDP of Pingdingshan will exceed RMB 300 billion in 2023, and the city is being built into a regional center in southwestern Henan Province, with the formation of three hundred-billion-dollar clusters in the fields of energy and chemical industry, equipment manufacturing and new materials.