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Biberstein is a quiet municipality on the banks of the Aare River in Switzerland, part of the canton of Aargau. The town, which dates back to the 13th century, is famous for its castle, originally built by the Habsburgs and now used as a care facility for the mentally disabled.
Biberstein is situated on the right bank of the Aare River, about 3 kilometers from the state capital Aarau, and covers an area of just 4.1 square kilometers. With around 1,500 inhabitants as of 2022, it has a low density and retains a typical Swiss idyll.
In addition to the castle, the local Protestant church (Reformed Church) dates from the 19th century, and the surrounding forest trails are ideal for hiking. The town regularly organizes traditional festivals, such as the annual market, which showcases the folk culture of the canton of Aargau.
The economy is dominated by small businesses, and most residents commute to Aarau for work. The town is well served by public transportation, with buses connecting to Aarau's train station and the A1 highway providing quick access to Zurich or Basel.
Luoning County is located in the west of Luoyang City, Henan Province, in the hinterland of the western mountainous region of Henan Province, in the middle reaches of the Luo River, with the Yellow River in the north and the FuNiu Mountains in the south, and has been an important node of the "Ancient Road of Bannu" since ancient times. It belonged to the State of Guo in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and was set up as Bancheng County in the Eastern Han Dynasty, which changed its name several times, and was named Luoning in the Jin Dynasty, taking the meaning of "peace in Luoshui". The forest coverage rate of the county reaches 70.3%, which is known as the "Emerald of West Henan", and it has the ecological attractions such as Shenlingzhai National Forest Park and Quanbao Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is a natural oxygen bar and recreation resort. Agriculture is characterized by apples, walnuts and Chinese herbs, and "Luoning Apple" is a national geographical indication product. The Luo River passes through the territory, which has nurtured a profound history and culture, with ancient tombs and architectural ruins scattered everywhere, and is one of the important birthplaces of Heluo culture. Nowadays, Luoning is relying on ecological resources and humanistic heritage to build a culture and tourism integration and development of the West Henan landscape livable county.