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Pingyang County is located in the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province, China, and is a county under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou City. It is located on the south coast of Oujiang Mouth, east of the East China Sea, west of Wencheng County, south of Cangnan County, and north of Rui'an City. The total area is about 1051 square kilometers, with a population of nearly 900,000 people. With a long history, Pingyang County was founded in Taikang four years (AD 283) of the Western Jin Dynasty, possessing a history of nearly 1,800 years, and is a famous historical and cultural city in Zhejiang Province.
The economy of Pingyang County is dominated by industry, covering machinery, leather, plastics, electronics and other industries, while agriculture and fisheries are also well developed. The county boasts natural landscapes such as the South Yandang Mountain National Scenic Spot and the Nanji Island Marine Nature Reserve, as well as historical and cultural attractions such as the Shunxi Ancient Architectural Complex and the Monument to the Red Army's Advancing Division. Pingyang is also the hometown of Chinese mathematician Su Buqing, with deep cultural heritage and convenient transportation, with the Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou Expressway and Wenfu Railway running through the whole territory.
Merna is a small unincorporated community in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States, located in the central region of the state. It is geographically close to the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area and about an hour's drive from the state capital, Springfield. Known for its peaceful rural setting and close-knit community atmosphere, Merna is sparsely populated and has an economy based primarily on agriculture and small local businesses. The area's climate is temperate continental with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for agricultural production. Transportation is dependent on a network of major nearby highways, and the educational system is affiliated with the local county schools. Merna retains a typical Midwestern small town character and is one of the representative locations for experiencing rural American culture.