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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 Linfen City, Shanxi Province, China, Yao Du is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation, named after the ancient emperor Yao who built his capital here. It is known as the "First Capital of China" and has national cultural relics protection units such as Yao Temple and Yao Mausoleum, which are the key areas of the Chinese Civilization Exploration Project. With a temperate continental climate, Yao Du has developed its agricultural and coal industries, while actively developing its cultural and tourism economy to promote the inheritance and innovation of Yao culture. Conveniently connected to major cities in Shanxi via high-speed railways and highways, it is an important cultural hub in the southern Jinnan region.