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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.

Longling County is located in the west of Yunnan Province, with geographical coordinates of 98 °25 "99 °11" east longitude and 24 °07 "24 °50 'north latitude. It is bordered by Shidian, Yongde, Zhenkang, Myanmar, Luxi, Lianghe, Tengchong and Longyang respectively. The maximum distance between east and west of the county is 64 kilometers, and the maximum span between north and south is 78 kilometers, with a total area of 2884 square kilometers. The county has jurisdiction over 5 towns and 5 townships (including 1 ethnic township). Longling is located in the Nujiang fault zone, with many earthquakes and geothermal. Belongs to the subtropical mountain monsoon climate, the three-dimensional climate is obvious, the annual precipitation is about 2300 mm, it is called "the rain screen of western Yunnan". Places of interest include Xiao Heishan Nature Reserve, Banglazhang Hot Mineral Spring, Songshan Battle site, Dam Martyrs Cemetery, Xishan Park, Yunlong Temple, etc., as well as Hetou Shaotan Tianpo, etc.
Travel Notes In Longling County
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Travel Asks In Longling County
Travel Asks In Longling County