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Hum is located in the north-central Croatia Istria Peninsula, Guinness World Records certified "the world's smallest city". This miniature ancient city has a population of only about 20-30 people, but has a complete urban structure and a thousand years of history. Its iconic stone-walled hilltop castle, built in 1102 as a medieval military fortress, still retains its Romanesque architecture.
The 12th-century church of St. Jerome, with its frescoes in Gothic and Renaissance styles, remains in the old town of Khoum. The traditional annual "Election of the Mayor of Khum", in which the inhabitants of Khum vote for their leader on wooden boards, is a unique folklore that has been practiced for centuries. At the entrance to the city, the stone boulevard "Glagolitic Alley" inscribes the history of Croatian writing in the ancient Glagolitic alphabet.
Visitors can walk through the main street, which is only 100 meters long, and visit the hand-forged silver jewelry workshop in Hum and taste the local specialty, Biska. It is a 2-hour drive from the capital Zagreb, and it is recommended to combine this with a visit to the nearby town of Rovin. The best time to visit is from May to September, when you can take part in the medieval-themed summer festivals.
Located in the northern part of Shandong Province, China, Boxing County is part of Binzhou City and is situated in the hinterland of the Yellow River Delta, with a total area of more than 900 square kilometers and a population of about 500,000 people. As one of the important birthplaces of Qilu culture, Boxing has a long history and a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of Longhua Temple and the tradition of filial piety.
Economically, Boxing is known as the "Kitchen Capital" and "Hometown of Sheet Metal" in China, with sheet metal, kitchenware manufacturing and modern agriculture as its leading industries. The local transportation is conveniently located near the Jiaoji Railway and the Qingyin Expressway, and the agricultural industry is based on wheat, corn and vegetable cultivation, with potential for eco-tourism.
Focusing on cultural heritage and nature conservation, Boxing is a representative area for exploring Shandong's regional characteristics and industrial development.