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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.
Jixi is located in the southeast of Heilongjiang Province, China, on the border between China and Russia, bordering with Russia's Primorsky Krai, and is an important border port city in Heilongjiang Province and one of the core areas of the "Northeast Asian Economic Circle". As an important coal production base in China, Jixi has been known as the "coal city", rich in mineral resources, industrial base is strong.
In recent years, Jixi has been actively promoting economic transformation, vigorously developing green agriculture, ecological tourism and cross-border trade. The city boasts natural landscapes such as Xingkai Lake, Jumbo Island and the Ussuri River, of which Xingkai Lake is the border lake between China and Russia, famous for its wetland ecology and migratory bird habitats. Local specialties include Jixi Cold Noodles, Spicy Vegetables and other Korean-flavored meals, showcasing the fusion of multi-ethnic cultures.
Jixi is conveniently located with the Jixi Xingkai Lake Airport and a number of railroad lines, making it an important hub connecting northeastern China with the Russian Far East. The city is aiming at "transformation and upgrading, green development" to build a modern ecological livable city.