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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.
Checheng is located on the Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County, Taiwan, and is one of the southernmost townships in Taiwan. It is famous for the "Checheng Onion", which accounts for about 80% of Taiwan's total annual onion production, and attracts many tourists to its annual onion festival held in March-April. There is also the Houwan Coastal Wetland, a national wetland, and the historic Dominican Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Checheng Hot Spring (Sizhongxi Hot Spring) is one of the four most famous springs in Taiwan. The quality of the spring is alkaline carbonic acid, and the year-round water temperature is about 50-60 degrees Celsius. Geographically located between Mudan Township in the north, Hengchun Township in the south, and the Taiwan Strait in the west, it has rich marine ecological resources and humanistic and historical landscapes.