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Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Banjul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in eastern Ethiopia, within the Afar region, Awash National Park is the country's oldest nature reserve, established in 1966. The park is named after the Awash River that runs through it, the river of life that nurtures a rich ecosystem. The park's diverse terrain encompasses volcanic rock formations, vast grasslands, salt marsh lakes and the magnificent Awash Falls, which cascade majestically from a 50-meter-high cliff. It is a wildlife paradise, inhabited by mammals such as giraffes, baboons, East African sword antelopes and warthogs, as well as a birdwatcher's paradise, attracting hundreds of species of birds including flamingos and vultures. As part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Awash National Park not only epitomizes Ethiopia's natural heritage, but is also an excellent destination for exploring the untouched wildness of East Africa.
Located in the western part of the West African country of Gambia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Esau is an important town near the mouth of the Gambia River. As a historical node in the colonial period, it was once a trading hub for Portuguese and British merchants, and there are remains of 18th-century buildings that bear witness to the history of trade along the West African coast. The local economy is based on agriculture and fishing, with peanuts and millet grown on the fertile riverbanks, while the Atlantic fishing industry provides an important livelihood for the inhabitants. The Gambia River meets the sea here, creating a unique river and sea landscape that attracts nature and history lovers, and is one of the windows to traditional Gambian life.