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Mamfe is the capital of the South West Region of Cameroon, located in the Anglophone region of Western Cameroon, near the Nigerian border. The city is situated in the belt of the Mannguba Mountains, at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level, and has a mild and humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 20-25°C. The city is located in the southwestern region of Cameroon. As the administrative and commercial center of the region, Mamfe has coffee and cocoa farming and wood processing as its main economic pillars.
Mamfe has a population of approximately 85,000 (2023 estimate), with the majority of residents being Bamirek and Tikal. The city is known for its bilingual culture (predominantly English and French), and retains a traditional chieftaincy system and a wealth of ethnic festivals, such as the Lepu Festival and the Nkwen Ceremony. Local handicrafts are known for their wood carvings and textiles.
Mamfe is connected to the two economic centers of Douala and Yaoundé by the N6 highway, with a regional hospital and the University of Cameroon Mamfe branch. The city is surrounded by natural attractions such as Lake Muncho, but tourism has been limited in recent years by security challenges due to conflict in the Anglophone region.
Located in the southeastern part of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China, Dianbu County is situated at the junction of the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and the western end of the Qinling Mountains, with an average elevation of about 2,400 meters above sea level. The area is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and rich Tibetan culture, with famous scenic spots such as the Zagana Stone Forest and the Lazikou Battle Site. The climate is of the plateau temperate semi-humid type with four distinct seasons, suitable for eco-tourism and hiking adventure.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism, with an abundance of Chinese herbs and specialty agricultural products. The local residents are mostly Tibetans, preserving unique folk traditions and Tibetan Buddhist beliefs. With convenient transportation, Diebei is connected to the surrounding areas through the G213 National Highway, and is an important node of the Gannan Tourism Loop.