• Minneapolis
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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.

Mangkang County is located in the southeast of Tibet Autonomous region, the easternmost part of Changdu City, and at the confluence of Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet provinces. It is located between 98 °00mm east longitude 99 °05m, 28o 37m m / m 30o 20' north. It is bordered by Batang County in Sichuan Province in the east, Deqin County in Yunnan Province in the south, Zuogong County in the west and Gongjue County and Chaya County in the north. Mangkang means "wonderful area" in Tibetan. In 2014, Mangkang County has a total area of 11431 square kilometers and has jurisdiction over 2 towns and 14 townships (including one ethnic township). Mangkang County has a total population of 73155 (2000), and its GDP has reached 511.5445 million yuan (the first half of 2012). The main tourist attractions are Tea Horse Road, Mangkang Yunnan Golden Monkey Nature Reserve, Mangcuo Scenic spot and Niguo Temple.
Travel Notes In Markam County