Time Zone |
Asia/Ashgabat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Annau is the capital of Turkmenistan's Akhal region, located in the south-central part of the country, about 8 kilometers from the capital Ashgabat. An important administrative and agricultural center, the city is situated on the edge of the Karakum Desert, with an arid climate and an economy based on cotton cultivation and animal husbandry. The city's name means "new home" in Turkmen, reflecting its modern orientation.
Annau has a long history, with archaeological discoveries in the neighborhood dating back to the Bronze Age. In recent years, the city has become known for the completion of the An-Nau Mosque in 2017, which features a magnificent Turkish-style dome and four towers and has become a landmark of Turkmenistan's Islamic culture. Traditional local handicrafts and carpet weaving techniques also reflect the cultural heritage of the Turkmen nation.
The economy of Annau is based on agriculture, especially the production of high-quality cotton, while animal husbandry, such as sheep farming, plays an important role. The city's infrastructure is constantly improving, and it is well connected to Ashgabat by highway, benefiting from the economic radiation of the capital. The government has promoted modernization projects in recent years, including the construction of residential areas and public facilities, in order to promote sustainable development in the region.
Point Military is located in the south of the main city of Yichang, Hubei Province, on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and is the "south gate" and ecological barrier of Yichang. It is named after Guan Yu, who was a military commander during the Three Kingdoms period, and has a long history and deep cultural heritage. The terrain in the region is high in the west and low in the east, the Yangtze River and the Qingjiang River converge here, forming a unique pattern of "two rivers and three towns", rich in landscape resources, with a forest coverage rate of 58%, with three gorges and other national 4A scenic spots, such as Mingcui Valley, the Yangtze River Three Gorges, an important node for tourism. In recent years, Duanjun, relying on ecological advantages, vigorously develops green agriculture, culture, tourism, recreation and high-end equipment manufacturing industry, built China Three Gorges Ganoderma Park, Duanjun Agricultural Products Processing Park and other characteristics of industrial parks, Yichang has become a modern new city of "suitable for industry, suitable for tourism, suitable for health," but also the Yangtze River Economic Belt, ecological priority, the green development of the vivid practice.