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Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Dakar |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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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.
Ganjaï is an important city in the Kaffrine region of western Senegal, located about 250 kilometers southeast of the capital, Dakar. As a regional economic center, the city is based on peanut cultivation, grain trading, and animal husbandry, and has an active handicraft market.
Ganjaï is located in the Sahelian belt and has a savannah climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The city has a population of around 30,000 (2023 estimate), mainly of Wolof and Serer ethnicity, with Islam as the dominant religion, French as the official language, and Wolof widely used in daily life.
The city retains its traditional African village layout, and the weekly open-air market is an important place for cultural exchange. Ganjaï is connected to Tambacounda and Dakar by the N1 national highway, has a regional medical center and vocational-technical school, and in recent years has been developing clean energy projects such as solar energy.
Baobab tree clusters and wildlife habitats can be seen in the surrounding area, which attracts bird-watching enthusiasts during the annual rainy season (June-October). Local specialties include hand-woven items and traditional dance performances, and travelers are advised to transit through Dakar and arrange accommodation in advance.