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Pingdu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province, People's Republic of China, and is administered by Qingdao. Located in the western part of Shandong Peninsula, it is bordered by Laixi City in the east, Jimo District in the south, Changyi City in the west and Laizhou City in the north. It has a total area of about 3,176 square kilometers and a population of about 1.37 million.
Pingdu has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age. It belonged to Langya County during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and Pingdu County was set up in the Tang Dynasty. It has national cultural relics protection units such as Dazeshang stone carvings and Tianzhushan Wei monuments. It has a deep traditional culture, and is famous for its folk arts such as paper-cutting and clay sculpture.
Pingdu is an important agricultural production base in Shandong, producing wheat, corn, peanuts and apples. Industries are mainly machinery manufacturing, food processing, textiles and garments, and in recent years, new energy and new material industries have been developing rapidly. As an important part of Qingdao Metropolitan Area, its economic vitality continues to grow.
Pingdu has a lot of hills and plains, with natural scenic spots such as Dazhe Mountain and Chashan Mountain, which are famous for "green mountains and beautiful water". The annual apricot blossom festival in spring and grape festival in fall attract a large number of tourists, making Pingdu an important eco-tourism destination around Qingdao.
Belizon is a major city in the French Overseas Department of French Guiana, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern South America. As one of the administrative and economic centers of the region, Belizon is known for its tropical rainforest climate and rich biodiversity. Surrounded by the dense Amazon rainforest, the city has a unique natural landscape.
Located on the banks of the Maroni River, near the border with Suriname, Belizon has a population of about 60,000 people. The city is a blend of Creole, European and Native American cultures and the official language is French. The local economy is based on fishing, forestry and a growing ecotourism industry, with gold mining also being an important industry.
The area is ideal for observing tropical wildlife, and the Trinity Ecological Reserve is nearby. The port of Belizon is an important maritime hub for French Guiana, connecting coastal towns with inland rainforest communities. The city's architecture exhibits a mix of colonial style and modern amenities, attracting many nature lovers and cultural explorers each year.