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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.
Sunwu County, belonging to Heihe City of Heilongjiang Province, is located at the northern foot of Xiaoxing'anling Mountain, on the right bank of Heilongjiang River, across the river from Russia, and is known as the "Gateway to the Northern Border". It is known as the "Gateway to the Northern Border". It has a superior ecological environment, high forest coverage, large natural forests and wetland resources, and is an important ecological barrier in the Heilongjiang Basin. Sunwu has a long history and was once a base for the Resistance League. The ruins of the Shengshan Fortress in the county have witnessed the history of the Resistance War and have become an important base for patriotism education. As a border county, Sunwu relies on the advantages of ports to develop trade with Russia, and at the same time takes green agriculture and eco-tourism as its specialties, producing high-quality agricultural products such as soybeans and wheat, making it a bright pearl in the northern border region.