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Located in the southeastern part of Shannan City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the southern foot of the Himalayas, with an average altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level, Qunar County is one of the important border counties of Tibet, bordering on India. Here has a magnificent natural landscape, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Lepu ditch is known as "Tibet small Jiangnan", four seasons of evergreen, beautiful scenery; Nari Yong wrong ripples, is a paradise for migratory birds. Wrong that is still the main settlement of the Menba, Lhoba, unique Menba wooden bowls, Lhoba clothing and other folk culture has been inherited for thousands of years, the humanities are profound. As an important node of the Tea Horse Road, here both the frontier of the majestic and beautiful Jiangnan, is to experience the snowy plateau and ethnic customs of the secret place.
Bentiu is an important city in the northern part of South Sudan and the capital of Unity State. It is located in the northern part of the Sudd Swamp area, near a tributary of the White Nile River, with geographical coordinates of approximately 9°15'N and 29°48'E. The city's name means "Land of the Elephants" in Nuer. The name of the city means "land of elephants" in Nuer language, and historically it was named after the herds of elephants that frequented the surrounding area.
Bantiu is the center of South Sudan's key oil-producing region, with the surrounding oilfields accounting for a significant portion of the country's production. The oil industry has led to the development of infrastructure services, but the overall economy remains dominated by traditional livestock and seasonal agriculture. Economic development has been severely constrained by the effects of prolonged conflict, and humanitarian aid has become an important source of local support.
The population is predominantly Nuer and retains a traditional pastoral culture and tribal social structure. Due to its location on the edge of the Nile swamps, seasonal flooding significantly affects the population's pattern of life, and herds are subject to large-scale migration during the dry season. The local languages are predominantly Nuer and Arabic.
Bantiu suffered severe damage during the 2013-2018 South Sudanese civil war, with extensive infrastructure destruction and concentrations of displaced people. It still faces serious challenges such as an unstable security situation, lack of medical resources and shortage of clean water. The UN peacekeeping force has a protection camp on the ground and is one of the key presence of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).