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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Africa/Tunis |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.
Located on Tunisia's eastern Mediterranean coast, Sousse is the country's third largest city and is known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean". With a history of more than 3,000 years, this ancient city is a blend of Phoenician, Roman, Arab and Byzantine civilizations and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. In the old city, the Grand Mosque of Sousse, the Rico_amphitheater and the blue and white Arabian houses show the unique charm of multiculturalism. As an important tourist destination in Tunisia, Sousse not only attracts tourists with its golden coast and sunny beaches, but also with its deep historical heritage and vibrant bazaars, making it an ideal place to explore North African traditions and Mediterranean flavors.