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Africa/Khartoum |
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UTC+2 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Abri, Sudan is an important town in the Nile State in the northern part of the Republic of Sudan, located on the east bank of the Nile River, about 350 kilometers north of Khartoum, the capital. As a transportation hub connecting northern and central Sudan, Abri is located on the edge of the Sahara Desert, with an arid and hot climate, typical of a tropical desert climate.
The area around Abri is rich in archaeological sites, including historical relics of the ancient Egyptian and Nubian civilizations, reflecting the ancient cultural intermingling of the Nile Valley. The local population is predominantly of Arab and Nubian origin, with a predominantly Islamic culture and a unique folklore demonstrated by traditional bazaars and handicrafts.
The economy is mainly agricultural, relying on the Nile for cotton, wheat and date palms. In recent years, tourism has become a complementary industry due to its proximity to tourist attractions such as the Meroe pyramid complex. The town's infrastructure is relatively simple, but it still serves as a commercial service for the surrounding rural areas.
Abri is adjacent to the Sixth Falls of the Nile and is surrounded by a landscape dominated by sand dunes and rocky deserts. It relies primarily on roads to connect Khartoum to northern cities, and Nile navigation has historically played an important role. Oasis agriculture in arid environments and a culture of camel caravans continue to characterize local life.
Zigong, located in the south of Sichuan Province, is a national historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years, and enjoys a good reputation in China and abroad as the "Thousand-Year-Old Salt Capital", "Light City of the South" and "Hometown of Dinosaurs". The city has a history of national-level history and culture. As an important source of salt in ancient China, Zigong well salt mining history can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty became "affluent A Shuzhong" salt center, leaving behind the Millennium Salt Road, Dongyuan Wells and other sites. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum is one of the earliest dinosaur museums in the world, with a collection of more than 200 complete dinosaur fossils, known as the "Oriental Dragon Palace". The Zigong Lantern Festival, a national intangible cultural heritage, has been practiced since the Tang and Song dynasties, and now attracts tourists from all over the world with its reputation as the "No. 1 Lantern in the World," which is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology that lights up the city's night sky. This city of history and vitality invites you to explore with its unique charm.