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Maalahti is a seaside municipality in the district of Bothn in southwestern Finland, situated on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia, next to the city of Vaasa and about 400 kilometers from the Finnish capital, Helsinki. The town is known for its vast forests, winding coastline and pristine nature, with more than 70% of the area covered by forests, which makes it suitable for hiking, boating and birdwatching in summer, and a popular destination for skiing, ice fishing and aurora viewing in winter. The economy is based on sustainable forestry and agriculture, and traditional crafts such as woodworking and textiles still retain a strong local flavor. As Finland's bilingual municipality (Finnish and Swedish), Marax combines modern living in harmony with nature, making it an ideal destination for experiencing the authentic Nordic lifestyle.
Situated in the northwestern coastal area of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, and bordered by the Taiwan Strait to the west, Mida District has a total area of 14.7772 square kilometers and a population of about 19,000 people. It was formerly known as "Maituo Harbor", so named because the land resembles the earlobe of "Maituo Buddha". The region's main industries are fisheries and agriculture, with a rich culture of lice breeding, and the annual "Lice Culture Festival" is an important local tourist event.
Mituo has a long coastline and the ecologically rich Luo Di Shan Natural Park, of which the Mituo Coastal Recreation Area is famous for its "Coastal Light Corridor" landscape. In terms of humanities, traditional fishing techniques and straw mat weaving have been preserved, and the Nanliao Fishing Harbor provides fresh seafood every day. The area is connected to downtown Kaohsiung via the Taiwan 17th and 28th lines, and is a coastal area that combines ecology, culture, and fishing village characteristics.