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Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County in western Romania, located on the banks of the river Mureş, with a population of about 60,000 people. The city is famous for the hilltop Deva Castle, a 13th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cone that offers panoramic views and symbolizes the history of the region. The economy of Dva is based on industry and services, and it is also a transportation hub, connecting it to the Carpathian region.
Dva has a long history, first recorded in 1269, and was once a fortress of the Kingdom of Hungary. The city retains medieval buildings such as the castle and the Church of the Holy Cross. Culturally, Deva has museums, theaters, and is close to the ruins of the Dacian civilization, reflecting Romania's diverse heritage. The city is known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism.
Deva is a natural gateway for exploring the Carpathian Mountains, with the nearby Retezat National Park for hiking and eco-tourism. The city life is peaceful and has a good infrastructure, offering educational and medical resources. As an important regional center of Romania, Deva blends history and modernity, attracting visitors to experience its unique charm.
Altay is located in the northern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the southern foot of the Altai Mountains, bordering Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan, and is an important node on the northern route of the Silk Road, which is known as the "Golden Mountain and Silver Water". It has world-class landscapes such as Kanas, Womu Village and Baihaba, grasslands like a carpet, blue lakes in summer, and "powder snow paradise" in winter, attracting global skiing enthusiasts. As a multi-ethnic settlement, the Kazakhs and Tuvans have mixed cultures, preserving nomadic folklore and wooden house architecture. The unique temperate continental climate has bred rich flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for eco-tourism and outdoor sports, and it is known as the "Pure Land of Humanity, Pure Land of Altay".