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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.
Tongwei County is part of Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China, and is located in the south-eastern part of central Gansu Province, where the Loess Plateau meets the Qinling Mountains. It is known for its rich history and culture, and is the "Hometown of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy", with a strong atmosphere of folk painting and calligraphy, and paintings hanging in almost every house. Tongwei has a temperate semi-arid climate, with wheat, corn and potatoes as the main agricultural crops. Local specialties include Tongwei Stuffed Skin and Battered Water Surface. In terms of transportation, the Qinglan Expressway and Bao Lan Baozhi run through the whole area, and the nearest airport is Tianshui Maijishan Airport (about 150 kilometers away).