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Kecskemét is an important city in central Hungary, located about 86 kilometers south of Budapest, and is part of the capital of the Bács-Kiskón region. As the eighth largest city in Hungary with a population of about 110,000, Kecskemét is known for its rich cultural heritage, Art Nouveau architecture and agricultural economy. The city's name means "little goat", reflecting its long tradition of animal husbandry.
Kecskeméd is a famous cultural center in Hungary, with numerous historical monuments, such as the Art Nouveau City Hall and the Kodály Music School, both built at the beginning of the 20th century. The city is known for its fruit growing, especially apricots and grapes, and is a famous Hungarian region for Palinka fruit brandy. Kecskeméd also has a well-developed automotive industry, with the Mercedes-Benz plant located here, boosting the local economy.
Visitors can explore Kecskemd's art galleries, toy museums and the annual International Animation Film Festival. The city is easily accessible from Budapest, making it an ideal destination to experience the Hungarian plains. Kecskeméd is also home to higher education institutions such as the Hungarian Agricultural University, offering both traditional and modern appeal.
Pingding County is part of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located in the Taihang Mountains in eastern Shanxi Province, with a total area of 1,394 square kilometers. As an important gateway to eastern Jin, Pingding is connected to Yu County in the north, Xiyang in the south, and Jingfu County in Hebei Province in the east, and has been a major transportation hub connecting Jin and Hebei provinces since ancient times.
Pingding has a long history, as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the county has been set up, so far there have been more than 2,200 years of establishment history. It is the ancestral home of Wang Wei, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Great Wall of Gu Guan and Niangziguan, of which Niangziguan is known as the "Ninth Pass in the World".
Pingding County is rich in mineral resources, coal reserves of 2.6 billion tons, is an important coal production base in Shanxi. In recent years, Pingding County has been actively developing ceramics, calcium-based new materials and other industries, as well as utilizing the natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains and red tourism resources to vigorously develop the eco-tourism industry.
Pingding retains a rich folk culture, such as Yazhou Drums, Wu Yazhou Drums and other traditional performing arts are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Pingding Sandware is the most famous specialty product, with a history of more than 1,300 years, and a reputation as the "best sandware in the world".