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America/Chicago |
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Located in the eastern part of Guatemala, Samaqua is the capital of the department of Chiquimula and is situated near the border with Honduras, in a valley between volcanoes and mountains in Central America. The city's economy is based on tropical agriculture, producing sugarcane, corn, and tropical fruits, and is nationally recognized for its Samayak rum. The area retains a rich Mayan cultural heritage, with artisans specializing in colorful pottery, traditional textiles, and an annual religious procession during Holy Week that combines elements of indigenous and Hispanic cultures and attracts many tourists. As an important node connecting Guatemala's interior to its eastern border, Samayak is an ideal place to experience Guatemala's eastern flavor, with its rustic simplicity and unique cultural charms.
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.