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Hukou County is located in the north of Jiangxi Province, southeast of Jiujiang City, at the intersection of the south bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the entrance of Poyang Lake into the river, which is known as "the lock and key of the Yangtze River and Lake, and the thoroughfare of the three provinces". It is named "Hukou" where Poyang Lake enters the Yangtze River and is the water gateway of Jiangxi Province. The golden waterway of the Yangtze River and the water system of Poyang Lake meet here, forming the magnificent scene of "the lake lapping at the shore and the waves surging in the sky".
Hukou has a rich cultural heritage, Su Shi, a writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, wrote the famous piece "The Record of Shizhong Mountain", which makes it "the first mountain of China's ancient strange sound"; the territory has the national cultural heritage unit of Shizhong Mountain Scenic Spot, the ruins of the Huaiwang Palace of the Ming Dynasty and other monuments, as well as Hukou Cao Long, Qingyang Cavity, and other national non-heritages, which have been inherited for thousands of years. As a strong industrial county in Jiangxi, Hukou relies on the Yangtze River shoreline resources, layout of new materials, new energy and other industries, is an important manufacturing base in northern Gan. Meanwhile, the Poyang Lake Wetland Migratory Bird Sanctuary attracts hundreds of thousands of cranes and other rare birds to overwinter here every year, which is called "Migratory Bird Paradise", where nature and humanities meet.
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.