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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.
Saltu is a core administrative district under the jurisdiction of Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, China, located in the central part of the Songnen Plain, with geographic coordinates 46°36′ N, 125°01′ E. The district has a total area of about 2,000 square kilometers, with a population of about 1,000,000 (2021 data). As the political, economic and cultural center of Daqing, Saltu District has a total area of about 549 square kilometers and a population of about 320,000 (2021 data). The region has a temperate continental monsoon climate with cold, dry winters and warm, rainy summers.
"Saltu, which means "windy place" in Mongolian, became world-famous with the discovery of the Daqing oil field in 1959. It is the cradle of China's petroleum industry and is home to the iconic Wang Jinxi Memorial Museum and Daqing Oilfield History Exhibition Hall. Nowadays, Saltu has developed into a comprehensive urban area integrating petrochemicals, commerce and logistics, and modern services, with important transportation hubs such as the Daqing Railway Station and Saltu Airport, as well as commercial centers such as Wanda Plaza and department stores.
Saltu has unique oil industry tourism resources and ecological landscapes. Major attractions include the memorial site for the first oil wells in the Daqing Oilfield, Songji Sanjing, Times Square, and the Wanbao Lake Scenic Area. The "Daqing Wetland Culture Festival" and "Petroleum Culture Festival" held every year attract a large number of tourists. The transportation in the area is convenient, and it is closely connected to Harbin and Qiqihar through the Hada High Speed Railway and Daguang Expressway.