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Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins in timber and as the flour milling capital of the world. It occupies both banks of the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota.

Prior to European settlement, the site of Minneapolis was inhabited by Dakota people. The settlement was founded along Saint Anthony Falls on a section of land north of Fort Snelling; its growth is attributed to its proximity to the fort and the falls providing power for industrial activity. As of 2021[update], the city has an estimated 425,336 inhabitants. It is the most populous city in the state and the 46th-most-populous city in the United States. Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public park systems in the US; many of these parks are connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Biking and walking trails, some of which follow abandoned railroad lines, run through many parts of the city; such as the Mill District in the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, around the banks of Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet, and by Minnehaha Falls. Minneapolis has cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Minneapolis is the birthplace of General Mills, Pillsbury Company, and the Target Corporation. The city's cultural offerings include the Guthrie Theater, the First Avenue nightclub, and four professional sports teams.

Aksu region, one of the five regions of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, is based in Aksu City. It is located in the middle of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, the southern foot of the middle part of Tianshan Mountains, the north of Tarim Basin, Bayingol Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture in the east, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in the west, Kashgar Autonomous region in the southwest, Hotan Autonomous Prefecture in the south, Yili Autonomous Prefecture in the north and Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in the northwest. The total area is 132500 square kilometers, accounting for 8% of the area of Xinjiang. Aksu area has jurisdiction over 1 city and 8 counties, with a total of 84 townships. In 2016, Aksu has a total population of 2.5083 million (excluding the city of Alar), which is composed of 36 ethnic groups and is a multi-ethnic area dominated by Uygur. Aksu region has won the country successively.
Travel Sights In Aksu Prefecture
Travel Notes In Aksu Prefecture
Summer in Southern Xinjiang (2)
After finishing the 101 Provincial Highway, Anjihai Grand Canyon, Tangbula Grassland (Baili Gallery) and Sailimu Lake, on the morning of July 22, we c
Meeting Aksu in Xinjiang Free Tour
I have always felt that Xinjiang is a mysterious and romantic place. This time, taking advantage of the rare holiday, I simply came to Xinjiang for a
Not as famous as these four caves, but it is the earliest cave to be excavated - Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave
We mentioned the Kumarajiva statue in front of the Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave above, so let’s talk about the cave in Baicheng now. Many people know th
Xinjiang trip - 12. Majestic, deep and mysterious valley, Kuqa Kucha Red Mountain Cliff
Resting in Hejing for a night, we traveled from the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains to the Kuqa Grand Canyon at the southern foot of the Tians