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Rogatica is a town in the eastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), part of the entity of Republika Srpska, located in the Drina River valley about 60 kilometers east of Sarajevo. The town is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level, and has a temperate continental climate with cold and snowy winters and mild, wet summers.
Rogatica has a long history, first documented in the 14th century, and developed as a trading hub during the Ottoman period. The city retains its 16th-century Ottoman bridges, mosques and traditional stone buildings, and is characterized by a combination of Balkan and Eastern cultures. The city was severely damaged during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995), but was gradually rebuilt after the war, and today the mainstay of the economy is forestry, animal husbandry and small-scale industry.
Rogatica is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and is close to the Sutjeska National Park (one of the last virgin forests in Europe) and the famous Drina River Gorge. Visitors can explore war memorial sites, hike mountain trails, or experience the folk culture of traditional villages. The town has a population of about 11,000 (2013 data) and is connected to Sarajevo's border with Serbia by the M5 highway, making it an important stopover for exploring the nature and history of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cooperation City is the capital of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China, located in the southwestern part of Gansu Province, on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. With an average altitude of about 3,000 meters, it has an alpine and humid climate, and is an important area for the intermingling of Tibetan and Chinese cultures. The city takes animal husbandry, tourism and national handicrafts as its economic pillars, and possesses unique Tibetan customs and natural landscapes.
Co-operation City is the cultural center of Gannan Tibetan area, with famous scenic spots including Milarepa Buddhist Pavilion, Dangzhou Grassland and Shambhala Cultural Square. Tibetan Buddhist festivals and horse races are held annually, attracting a large number of tourists. The surrounding grasslands, snow-capped mountains and monasteries have magnificent landscapes, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Tibetan folklore and plateau scenery.
The economy is based on animal husbandry (yak and Tibetan sheep) and tourism, and is famous for specialties such as barley and Tibetan medicine. Transportation relies on a network of highways, with the G213 National Highway running through the whole territory, about 230 kilometers from Lanzhou City. Infrastructure has continued to improve in recent years, aiding regional development and cultural exchanges.