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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.

Luqu County, which belongs to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province, is located in the southwest of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the junction of Gansu, Qinghai and Sichuan provinces. The geographical coordinates are 101 °35 "36" to 102 °58 "15" east and 33 °58 "21" to 34 °48 "north latitude. As of October 2018, Luqu County has jurisdiction over 5 towns and 2 townships, with a total area of 5298.6 square kilometers and a resident population of 38000. Luqu County was officially established in June 1955. The main specialties of Luqu County are Tibetan mastiff and fern hemp pig. Zecha Stone Forest in Luqu County is not only one of the three famous tourist attractions in the county, but also a famous tourist attraction in Gannan Autonomous Prefecture and even Gansu Province. In 1998, Zecha Stone Forest was listed as a national nature reserve together with Gahai Lake.
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