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Wuping County is located in the southwestern part of Longyan City, Fujian Province, China, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces, and is a former Central Soviet County and Hakka settlement. With a total area of 2,630 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county is dominated by Hakka people and retains a strong Hakka culture and dialect. Wuping is rich in natural resources, with over 79% forest coverage and ecological scenic spots such as Liangnoshan National Nature Reserve and Zhongshan River National Wetland Park. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry and tourism, and is rich in specialties such as fairy grass, ganoderma lucidum and passion fruit. Wuping has a long history and is the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", with unique non-heritage cultures such as the Hakka round houses and the belief in the Dingguang Buddha. In recent years, Wuping has been actively developing a green economy and creating the brand of "Refreshing Wuping - Blessed Land of Health", with convenient transportation through high-speed railroad and highway networks.
Lalibela is a small historic city in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, famous for its 11 rock churches, which were hewn by order of King Lalibela between the late 11th and 13th centuries. These churches were carved entirely out of monolithic red rock, including the famous St. George's Church, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and listed as a World Heritage Site in 1978. At an altitude of about 2,600 meters above sea level, the city enjoys a pleasant climate and is an important holy place for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, attracting a large number of believers and tourists every year. Its unique architectural skills and deep religious culture make it one of the most historically valuable cities in Africa.