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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.

Hotan (in Uygur language: Hotan, formerly known as Hetian, which was renamed Hotan in 1959), is under the jurisdiction of county-level cities in Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region. It was designated from Hotan County in September 1983 with the approval of the State Council and was formally established on August 18, 1984. It is the political, economic and cultural center of the region. Hotan is located between Kunlun Mountain and Taklimakan Desert in the south and Hanhai in the north. It is the southernmost city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, 1500 kilometers away from the capital Urumqi. The city was founded in August 1984, with a total area of 585.11 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 4 streets, 2 towns and 6 townships. There are 111 administrative villages and 33 community neighborhood committees in the city. In 2016, the total population of Hotan City was 389749.
Travel Notes In Hotan
Visit Kunlun Lake Park in warm winter to let go of your mood
Kunlun Lake Park in Hotan City is the largest park in the Hotan area, covering an area of ​​88,000 square meters. It is a comprehensive landscape park