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Hequ County belongs to Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located at the junction of Jin, Shaanxi, and Mongolia provinces and regions, and the northern section of the Jin-Shaanxi Canyon on the east bank of the Yellow River. The county covers an area of 1,327 square kilometers and has a population of about 140,000 people. The county is named after the unique curved channel of the Yellow River, and is known as the "Cocking Three Provinces".
Hequ has a long history of human activities as early as the Neolithic Age, and is one of the important birthplaces of the Yellow River civilization. It is the birthplace of the Shanxi folk song "Hequ Folk Song" and the national intangible cultural heritage "Hequ Er Ren Tai", and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art". The Xikou Ancient Ferry, the Protectorate Tower and other monuments bear witness to the historical memories of the Jin merchants who traveled to Xikou during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Hequ is rich in mineral resources, with 12 billion tons of coal reserves, and is an important part of Shanxi's energy and heavy chemical industry base. Agriculture is characterized by the cultivation of small grains and sea red fruits, and industry is dominated by the coal and electricity industry. In recent years, it has actively developed Yellow River eco-tourism, and created such special attractions as Niangniangtan and Longkou Water Conservancy Hub.
Located in the northeast edge of Loess Plateau, belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate. The Yellow River flows through the county for 76 kilometers, forming a unique canyon wetland ecology. There is the Yellow River Serpentine National Geopark in the county, which shows the geological wonders of the Yellow River channel change and has important ecological protection and scientific research value.
Malling is a town in the municipality of Aarhus in the Danish region of Central Jutland, located about 20 kilometers south of the city of Aarhus. As an important part of the Aarhus metropolitan area, Malling is known for its natural beauty and convenient location.
Malling is situated on the eastern shore of Malling Sø, the second largest lake in Denmark, and is surrounded by forests and farmland in a beautiful natural environment. With a population of around 6,000 according to the latest figures, Malling is a typical Danish quiet town.
Malling has a well-developed agricultural sector and small and medium-sized enterprises, and thanks to its proximity to Aarhus, many residents commute to Aarhus for work. The town is well connected to Aarhus via the E45 highway and the regional railroad.
Malling retains a traditional Danish townscape with the historic Malling Church and several community facilities. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as lakeside walks and cycling, and experience the high quality of life typical of Denmark.