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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Xiaojin County is located in the southern part of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of about 3,000 meters. Famous for the magnificent Four Girls Mountains scenic area, the county boasts a diverse natural landscape of snow-capped mountains, canyons and grasslands, making it a popular destination for outdoor adventure and eco-tourism. Xiaojin County has a deep history and culture, and is home to the Jiajung Tibetan minority, with Tibetan villages, temples and traditional festivals reflecting the unique ethnic flavor. The economy is dominated by agriculture and tourism, producing specialties such as apples and peppers. The transportation is convenient, connecting to major cities such as Chengdu via National Highway 350.
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.