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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.
Xiajiang, a county under the jurisdiction of Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, is located in the middle reaches of the Gan River, in the center of Jiangxi Province, on the edge of the Jitai Basin, neighboring Yongfeng and Le'an in the east, Jishui in the south, Ji'an and Xinguan in the west, and Xinyu in the north, making it an important node connecting central Gan with northern Gan. The total area of the county is about 1,287 square kilometers, with a population of about 170,000, and the county government is located in ShuiBian Town. Xiajiang has a long history. The county was founded in the fifth year of Jiahe (236) in Wu of the Three Kingdoms, initially named Bachu, but later renamed Xiajiang because of the mountains and canyons on both sides of the Gan River, and has been called the "Gateway to Central Gan". As one of the seventy-two blessed places of Taoism, the Yuzhu Mountain in its territory is characterized by beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. As a key project in the main stream of the Gan River, the Xiajiang Water Conservancy Hub Project, which is also a comprehensive project for flood control, power generation, navigation and irrigation, is guarding the people along the riverbanks with peace and quiet. It is also a place of rich produce, where traditional delicacies such as Xiajiang Rice Vermicelli and Sanhe Vermicelli have long been famous, and agricultural products such as oranges and tea are exported both at home and abroad, making it a place of charm that combines nature and humanities.