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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 Jilin Province, China, Tumen is a county-level city under the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, and is separated from Nanyang County, North Hamgyeong Province, North Korea, by the Tumen River. As an important port city on the border between China and North Korea, Tumen has a state-level border economic cooperation zone and is a key node for economic and trade exchanges between China and the Far East of North Korea and Russia.
The city has a total area of 1,142 square kilometers and a population of about 130,000, with more than 53% of the population being ethnic Koreans. Named after the Tumen River, the city has rail and road crossings and is served by daily international trains. Major attractions include the Tumen River Park, the National Gate Scenic Area, and the Ilgwangsan Forest Park, which offers a clear view of the city of Nanyang, North Korea. The economy is based on border trade, tourism services and agricultural product processing, making it an important border city in China's Northeast Asian opening pattern.