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Pingding County is part of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located in the Taihang Mountains in eastern Shanxi Province, with a total area of 1,394 square kilometers. As an important gateway to eastern Jin, Pingding is connected to Yu County in the north, Xiyang in the south, and Jingfu County in Hebei Province in the east, and has been a major transportation hub connecting Jin and Hebei provinces since ancient times.
Pingding has a long history, as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the county has been set up, so far there have been more than 2,200 years of establishment history. It is the ancestral home of Wang Wei, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Great Wall of Gu Guan and Niangziguan, of which Niangziguan is known as the "Ninth Pass in the World".
Pingding County is rich in mineral resources, coal reserves of 2.6 billion tons, is an important coal production base in Shanxi. In recent years, Pingding County has been actively developing ceramics, calcium-based new materials and other industries, as well as utilizing the natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains and red tourism resources to vigorously develop the eco-tourism industry.
Pingding retains a rich folk culture, such as Yazhou Drums, Wu Yazhou Drums and other traditional performing arts are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Pingding Sandware is the most famous specialty product, with a history of more than 1,300 years, and a reputation as the "best sandware in the world".
Bluffton is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state, about 25 miles from the city of Lima. It is known for its peaceful community environment, educational resources, and historical heritage.
Bluffton covers an area of about 2.5 square miles and has a population of about 4,000. It is located in an agricultural area surrounded by vast farmland and has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons.
The village is home to Bluffton University, a small private university known for its liberal arts education that energizes the area. The community maintains its 19th century architecture and hosts annual events such as the Music Festival and Fall Fair.
The economy is based on education, small business and agriculture, with a low cost of living and a high degree of safety for families and students. Nearby nature parks provide outdoor recreational opportunities and reflect the friendly atmosphere of the Midwest.