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Libo County is located in the south of Guizhou Province Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, located in the transition zone from Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to Guangxi Hills, and is the first karst scenic spot listed in the World Natural Heritage List, which is known as "the emerald on the belt of the earth". It has the core landscapes of Xiaoqikong Scenic Spot and Maolan National Nature Reserve, integrating mountains, water, forests, caves, waterfalls, lakes and rocks, with karst forest coverage of over 90% and high concentration of negative oxygen ions, which makes it a resort for eco-tourism and summer vacation. Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge, Laya Waterfall, 68-stage waterfalls and other attractions show the natural wonders, while Maolan preserves the complete original karst forest ecosystem, rich in biodiversity, and at the same time integrates the culture of the Buyi, Shui and other ethnic minorities to form a unique "landscape and humanities" scroll, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the natural beauty and ethnic flavors. Ethnic customs.
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.