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Located in the northeastern part of Shandong Province, China, on the south coast of Bohai Bay, Longkou is a coastal open city under the administration of Yantai City. It has a total area of 901 square kilometers and a population of about 630,000 people. Lungkou has a well-developed economy and is one of the top 100 counties in China, with gold mining, high-end aluminum, marine equipment manufacturing and food processing as the leading industries.
Surrounded by the sea on three sides and with a coastline of 68.4 kilometers, Longkou has a natural harbor, Longkou Harbor. It has a pleasant climate and is rich in apples, grapes and seafood. Longkou is an important source of gold in China, and also has rich coal and quartz sand resources.
Longkou has a long history and is the hometown of Xu Fu, a square scholar of the Qin Dynasty. The main attractions include Nanshan Scenic Spot, National 5A Tourist Attractions, Xu Fu's Hometown Cultural Park, Donghai Tourist Resort and Qom Island. Lungkou Vermicelli is famous in China and abroad, and is listed as a national geographical indication product.
As an important node city of the Bohai Economic Circle, Longkou has formed an industrial system focusing on energy, machinery, textile and food. Lungkou Port is an important cargo port in northern China, with an annual throughput of more than 80 million tons.In 2021, the GDP of Lungkou will exceed 120 billion yuan, ranking among the top county-level cities in Shandong Province.
Mathiston is a town in Webster County, Mississippi, United States, located in the north-central region of the state near U.S. Route 82. Founded in the late 19th century and named after early settler Mathilda Mathis, the town has a population of about 700 and is a typical rural community in the American South.
Mathiston is located about 160 kilometers north of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and only 30 kilometers from Starkville (home of Mississippi State University). Surrounded by forests and farmland, it has a typical rural southern American landscape with a humid subtropical climate.
The local economy is based on agriculture and small retail businesses, and is surrounded by large tracts of cotton and soybean farmland. The town retains a quiet community atmosphere with basic public amenities including a post office, schools, and churches. A community festival held each fall is an important local cultural tradition.
Mathiston is close to the Tombigbee National Forest for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and fishing. The college town of Starkville is a 30-minute drive away to experience Mississippi State University's campus culture and sporting events.