Time Zone |
Africa/Windhoek |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Europe/Sarajevo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Located in the northwestern part of Namibia, Alanos is one of the country's major administrative and commercial centers. Located on the edge of the Kalahari Basin, the city enjoys a predominantly semi-arid climate and is surrounded by a unique savanna landscape. As a regional transportation hub, Alanoas is connected to Namibia's trade routes with neighboring Angola.
The local economy is based on animal husbandry and mineral development, with cattle breeding and uranium resources being important sources of income. In recent years, ecotourism has been on the rise, with visitors experiencing primitive tribal culture and wildlife observation. The city has a good infrastructure with hospitals, schools and modern markets.
Aranos retains a strong traditional Herero culture and hosts an annual festival of national songs and dances. It is surrounded by the Namib Desert Nature Reserve, where you can see arbutus trees and herds of desert elephants. The city's architecture is a unique blend of German colonial style and indigenous African elements.
The city is connected to the capital Windhoek by the B1 highway and the nearest international airport is about 300 kilometers away. Best visited during the dry season (May-October), an off-road vehicle is recommended for gravel roads. The local area offers a choice of specialty B&B and campsite accommodation.
Rogatica is a town in the eastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), part of the entity of Republika Srpska, located in the Drina River valley about 60 kilometers east of Sarajevo. The town is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level, and has a temperate continental climate with cold and snowy winters and mild, wet summers.
Rogatica has a long history, first documented in the 14th century, and developed as a trading hub during the Ottoman period. The city retains its 16th-century Ottoman bridges, mosques and traditional stone buildings, and is characterized by a combination of Balkan and Eastern cultures. The city was severely damaged during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995), but was gradually rebuilt after the war, and today the mainstay of the economy is forestry, animal husbandry and small-scale industry.
Rogatica is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and is close to the Sutjeska National Park (one of the last virgin forests in Europe) and the famous Drina River Gorge. Visitors can explore war memorial sites, hike mountain trails, or experience the folk culture of traditional villages. The town has a population of about 11,000 (2013 data) and is connected to Sarajevo's border with Serbia by the M5 highway, making it an important stopover for exploring the nature and history of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.