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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Indian/Comoro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Baoying County, belonging to Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is located in the hinterland of the Lixiahe River Plain, where the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes through, and is known as the "Hometown of Lotus Roots in China" and the "Hometown of Mushrooms in China". With a dense water network and abundant produce, Baoying is one of the first national ecological demonstration zones and an important node of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. Historically, Baoying was named after the "National Treasure", and has a rich cultural heritage, with monuments such as the "Nine Miles and One Thousand Duns" Han Tomb Complex. Nowadays, with lotus root industry as the core, ecological agriculture and rural tourism, Baoying is an ecologically livable city with the warmth of the Jiangnan water town and the abundance of the Central Jiangsu Plain, which makes Baoying a pleasant place to live and work.
Singani is the capital of the island of Mohéli in the Union of the Comoros, Africa, located on the west coast of the island, and is an important administrative center and port town on the island. As the economic hub of the island of Mohéli, Singani is known for its spice trade, particularly the production and export of cloves and vanilla.
With its backdrop of volcanic hills and facing the Mozambique Channel, Singani has a typical tropical climate. The town has a population of about 6,000 and is characterized by a predominantly Swahili culture, with a mix of Arab and African architecture. The inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture, fishing and small-scale trading activities.
The port of Singani is an important hub connecting the Comorian islands, with regular ship services to Grande Comore and Anjouan. The economy is centered on the cultivation of spices, and an airstrip has been built to cater for domestic flights. The town has a relatively simple infrastructure and retains a simple island atmosphere.
Visitors can experience the traditional Comorian way of life, visit the spice plantations and taste the seafood specialties. Traditional dances and drumming performances are held every year during Islamic festivals. The nearby waters are ideal for scuba diving to see coral reefs and tropical fish.