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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.
Located in the eastern part of Sichuan Province of China, Dazhu County is part of Dazhou City and is situated in the combined area of Sichuan and Chongqing, which is the pivotal area for the eastward opening of Sichuan. With a total area of 2,075 square kilometers and a population of about 1 million, it is predominantly Han Chinese, and its dialect is Southwest Mandarin.
Dazhu has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and an average annual temperature of 16.5℃. It has Wufeng Mountain National Forest Park and Baidao Lake Provincial Wetland Park, with a forest coverage rate of over 40%. It is rich in mineral resources, with natural gas reserves of 600 billion cubic meters, making it an important natural gas production base in China.
Agriculture is famous for ramie (the hometown of ramie in China), glutinous rice, and toon cultivation; industry is dominated by energy, building materials, and electromechanics. The specialties of Dazhu mash and Donghan mash are protected by national geographical indications. The local culture is characterized by the integration of the characteristics of Ba Shu, Sichuan Opera, bamboo weaving craft and "bamboo doll" folklore.
The Baomao Expressway and South Daliang Expressway run through the whole area, and it is 60 kilometers away from Dazhou Airport. The main attractions include Jintu Temple, Yunwu Gorge, Three Kingdoms Ancient Road, etc. It receives more than 2 million tourists annually, and its GDP will reach 42 billion yuan in 2022, ranking at the forefront of the county economy in northeast Sichuan.