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Pingli County is located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province in China, belonging to Ankang City, and is situated at the junction of Shaanxi, Hubei and Chongqing provinces and cities, and belongs to the hinterland of Qinba Mountain area. The county has a total area of 2,647 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000 people. Pingli is known as the "hometown of Nuwa" and "hometown of China's famous tea". It has an excellent ecological environment, with a forest coverage of over 70%, and is rich in natural and cultural tourism resources.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture, with specialties such as tea and Chinese herbs, of which "Pingli Nuwa Tea" is a national geographical indication product. Industry is characterized by green industry and processing of agricultural products. Transportation relies on the G346 National Highway and Anping Expressway, connecting to major cities in the vicinity. Pingli's representative attractions include Tianshu Gorge, Nuwa Mountain, and Longtou Village, which are important destinations for eco-tourism in southern Shaanxi Province because of their combination of natural landscapes and folk cultures.
Shtip is an important city in the eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia, located on the banks of a tributary of the Vardar River, about 77 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. As the administrative, economic and cultural center of the Shtip District, the city has a population of about 150,000 and is known for its textile industry and higher education, with institutions such as the University of Goce Delchev.
The history of Štip dates back to Roman times, with remnants of medieval castles and Ottoman-era buildings. The city is multicultural and hosts annual traditional music and wine festivals, attracting visitors to experience local folklore and cuisine.
The economy is based on textile manufacturing, and the city is known as the "Textile Capital of Northern Macedonia". Tourist attractions include Shtip Castle, the Archaeological Museum and the nearby Koca Waterfalls, which are ideal for both historical exploration and nature tourism.