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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of China's Yunnan Province, adjacent to Myanmar, in the heart of the Hengduan Mountains, and is famous for the Grand Canyon of the Nujiang River. It is an important protected area for biodiversity and ethnic culture in China, with several natural wonders such as the Gaoligong Mountain World Biosphere Reserve and the Dulong River.
The state is predominantly inhabited by Lisu, a multi-ethnic group, and retains unique folklore such as primitive religion and the Knife Pole Festival. The economy is dominated by agriculture and eco-tourism, with trekking adventure and ethnic culture experience as the core tourism highlights. Transportation is gradually improving, with great potential for the future.
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.