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Boiron is a town in the administrative district of Upper Bavaria in the German state of Bavaria, not an independent state. It is located about 50 kilometers south of Munich on the banks of the Isar River in the northern foothills of the Alps and has a population of about 3,500. The town is known for its rich history, its Catholic Benedictine abbey and its natural beauty.
The Abbey of Boiron, founded in the 8th century, is the central landmark of the area and is known for its Baroque architecture and collection of religious art. The town retains its traditional Bavarian houses, hosts annual Christmas markets and other folklore events, and is surrounded by forests and hills, making it ideal for hiking and cycling tours.
The economy is based on tourism, agriculture and small crafts, with easy access to Munich and the Austrian border by road and rail. Boiron embodies the tranquility and cultural heritage of the Bavarian countryside and is an ideal stopover for exploring the German pre-Alpine region.
Located in the northern part of Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, Linluo is one of the townships with the highest percentage of Hakka settlements in Taiwan. It is bordered by Neipu Township to the east and Changzhi Township to the west, with a total area of 16.26 square kilometers and a population of about 11,000 people. The name Linluo originated from the phonetic translation of the Pingpu tribe's "Linluo" community. Linluo Village was established during the Japanese colonial period and was changed to Linluo Township in 1946.
Linluo's main industry is agriculture, producing cash crops such as lotus fog, bananas and betel nuts, among which "Linluo Lotus Fog" is famous for its high quality throughout Taiwan. The area retains a strong Hakka cultural tradition, and Hakka cultural festivals are held annually. In terms of transportation, Taiwan Line 1 runs through the whole area, and it takes about 15 minutes to drive from Pingtung City and 40 minutes to drive from Kaohsiung City.
Important facilities in Linluo include the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, the Experimental Forestry Farm of the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and the Linluo Bicycle and Railroad Park, the only railroad-themed sports park in Taiwan. The park utilizes the old railway tracks of the Pingtung Line of Taiwan Railway and has become a unique landmark that combines historical memory and recreational functions.