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Located in the central part of China's Sichuan Province, Deyang is an industrial town and an important city in the northeastern part of the Chengdu Plain. As China's major technical equipment manufacturing base, Deyang is famous for power generation equipment and heavy machinery manufacturing, and is known as the "Heavy Equipment Capital". The city is about 60 kilometers away from Chengdu, the provincial capital, with convenient transportation and belongs to the core area of Chengdu-Demian economic belt.
Deyang is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Shu civilization, with the world-renowned Sanxingdui Ruins (located in the city of Guanghan, which belonged to the jurisdiction of Deyang before 1983), which shocked the world with the excavation of the Bronze God Tree, the Gold Mask and other cultural relics. It also has cultural landmarks such as the Qing Dynasty Temple of Literature and the Stone Art Wall, as well as natural scenic spots such as Mount Yinghua and Mount Jiulong.
Deyang is now governed by six counties (cities and districts), namely Jingyang, Luojiang, Guanghan, Shifang, Mianzhu and Zhongjiang, with a population of about 3.5 million. In addition to its industrial advantages, it is also a production base of high-quality grain and oil in China, and enjoys a reputation for specialties such as Luojiang peanuts and Mianzhu New Year's paintings.It was ranked in the top 100 of China's cities in the Comprehensive Well-Being Index in 2017, and blends industrial civilization with the ecological features of the Land of Heaven.
Located in Franklin County, Southwest Virginia, USA, Ferrum is a small community centered on education and is known for Ferrum College. Founded in 1913, this private liberal arts college occupies a sprawling campus preserved with pristine forests and lakes that infuse the town with a strong academic atmosphere. Located on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ferrum is surrounded by rolling hills and forests where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, fishing and other recreational activities. With a population of approximately 1,500, the town's slow pace of life and close-knit community retains the quiet qualities of a traditional American small town. Despite its small size, Ferrum is a unique destination in Virginia, thanks to the College's cultural vitality and natural environment.