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Marsa is a port city located in the south-east of Malta, close to the capital city of Valletta and along the coast of the Grand Harbour, the largest natural harbor on the island of Malta. Its name is derived from the Arabic word "Marsa" meaning "harbor", reflecting the city's long history of maritime trade.
Marsa covers an area of approximately 2.8 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 5,000. It has been an important anchorage since Phoenician times, with the Knights building docking facilities in the 16th century and a British naval base in modern times. The city is in close proximity to Valletta, Floriana and is easily accessible by public transportation, and Malta's main Freeport terminal is located here.
Today Marsa is dominated by port logistics, light industry and commercial activities, with facilities such as the Malta Electricity Company headquarters and the Marsa Sports Club. The city retains some of its historic buildings, such as the 17th century Holy Trinity Church, while at the same time it has a modern industrial look and feel, making it an important Maltese hub linking the traditional with the contemporary.
Huma County is located in the Daxinganling region of Heilongjiang Province, one of the northernmost counties in China, with a longitude of 126°~127°E, a latitude of 50°~52°N, and a border of 372 kilometers with Russia across the Heilongjiang River. As a cold-temperate continental monsoon climate zone, with long cold winters and short cool summers, it has the unique geographic label of "China's North Pole". With a forest coverage of up to 80%, it is an important part of the Daxinganling forest area, harboring a wealth of wildlife resources, such as northeast tigers, sables, and Xing'an pines. The scenery along the Heilongjiang River is exquisite, and the fishing and hunting culture of the Boundary River is profound; in summer, you can experience river rafting, and in winter, there is the spectacle of freezing fog. With forestry, green agriculture and eco-tourism as the pillar industries, the area is rich in blueberries, black fungus and other mountain treasures, making it an excellent destination for eco-tourism and folklore experience in the northern border.