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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.
Ye County, located in the south-central part of Henan Province and belonging to Pingdingshan City, is a thousand-year-old county in the hinterland of the Central Plains, with a history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and has been known as a "thousand-year-old county" for being the fiefdom of the famous minister of the State of Chu, Duke Ye, and the birthplace of the allusion to the "Duke Ye's Hao Long". It is located in the transition zone between the remaining veins of the FuNiu Mountains and the HuangHuai Plain, with the Sha River and the Li River passing through the area, which has nurtured a profound farming civilization. As the "Salt Capital of China", its rock salt reserves are among the highest in the country, and the salt chemical industry is developed, which is an important pillar of the county's economy. There are many humanities here, Ye Gong Ancestral Hall, the county government office and other monuments carrying the historical memory, modern and ancient charm intertwined, showing the unique charm of the Central Plains small town.