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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.
Berane is a historical city in the north of Montenegro, located on the banks of the river Lim and belongs to the administrative center of the northeastern region of the Republic of Montenegro. As the fourth largest city in Montenegro, Berane has a population of about 11,000 and is situated in a basin surrounded by mountains, with a mild climate and beautiful nature.
Berane was first recorded in the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century and was formerly known as "Budomlija". The city retains the remains of Ottoman architecture and Orthodox monasteries, such as the famous St. George's Church. During World War II, it was an important stronghold in the fight against fascism. Serbian culture is predominant in the region, with traditional handicrafts and folklore festivals.
The economy is based on agriculture, wood processing and small-scale industry, with ecotourism gradually developing in recent years. Parts of the Björgradiska Mountain National Park are located in the surrounding area and are suitable for hiking and nature exploration. The city has a good infrastructure, with highways connecting the main cities of Montenegro, and is an important hub to the Serbian border.