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Debar (Дебар/Debar) is a border mountain town in the western part of the Republic of North Macedonia, located in the center of the municipality of Debar, near the Albanian border. The city is situated on the banks of the Hedrin River and is surrounded by steep mountains, about 625 meters above sea level, and is known for its magnificent natural beauty.
Debar has a rich history, with the earliest recorded history dating back to the 11th century. It was an important administrative and trade center during the Ottoman Empire. The city retains the ruins of the 16th-century Debar Castle, a 19th-century clock tower and unique traditional architecture. The local culture is a blend of Macedonian, Albanian and Turkish elements, resulting in a diverse folklore tradition.
The economy is based on agriculture, small crafts and cross-border trade. The Debar Spa is a famous health resort with mineral-rich hot springs that attract many tourists. The neighboring Debar Lake (an artificial lake) offers recreational activities such as fishing and boating, and the mountainous landscape of the nearby Mavrovo National Park is suitable for hiking and skiing, making it an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of Western Macedonia.
Hami is located in the eastern part of Xinjiang, is the gateway to the eastern frontier, known as "the throat of Xinjiang", since ancient times for the Silk Road North Road town. It is located in the temperate continental climate zone, with a large temperature difference between day and night, and abundant light, which has produced the famous cantaloupe melon, which is a national geographic indications product, sweet and crispy and juicy, and is renowned both at home and abroad. Hami is inhabited by many ethnic groups, Uyghur, Han Chinese and other cultures, rich folk customs, such as Maxilaev, Hami Mukam and other intangible cultural heritage is unique. At the same time, Hami has rich mineral resources and energy endowment, is an important energy base in Xinjiang, and in recent years, relying on the "Belt and Road" initiative, is accelerating to become an important transportation hub and trade and logistics node connecting the mainland and Central Asia.