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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.

Mianxian, a county under the jurisdiction of Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, is located in the south of Shaanxi Province, the western end of Hanzhong Basin, Qinling Mountains in the north, Nanyuan Ba Mountain, Juchuan, Shaanxi and Ganzhong. The county has jurisdiction over 19 towns and 242administrative villages, with an area of 2406 square kilometers and a total population of 428100 (2014). Mianxian County is rich in resources, unique biological resources, warm and humid climate, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River runs through the whole territory, the basin beads in the territory, and the forest coverage rate reaches 58%. Mianxian County, with large reserves and high grade of mineral resources, is located in the "Mianluoning" Golden Triangle and is praised as the "Ural" of Asia by geologist Li Siguang. It is an important metallurgical and chemical industry base in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. September 25, 2018, won the honor of "2018 e-commerce into the rural comprehensive demonstration county" of the Ministry of Commerce.
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