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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.
Qingshui County, belonging to Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, China, is located at the confluence of three mountain systems, namely Taihang, Taiyue and Zhongtiao, and belongs to the typical hilly landscape of Loess Plateau. The county is famous for its coal resources and is one of the key coal-producing counties in China, while retaining a rich natural and humanistic landscape.
Qingshui is the hometown of Luo Guanzhong, a novelist in the Ming Dynasty, and boasts cultural landmarks such as the Liu's Residence and the Alexandria National Nature Reserve. Alexandria is known as the "Natural Oxygen Bar of Shanxi", with primitive forests, rare plants and animals, and the Shunwangping Alpine Meadow is a unique ecological wonder in North China.
Relying on the energy economy system extended by the coal industry, Qingshui gradually develops new energy and tourism. The local community promotes the industrialization of agricultural and forestry products, and "Qingshui Honey" and "Qingshui Black Goat" have become geographical indications. The transit of the Taizheng High Speed Railway further enhances regional transportation connectivity.