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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Porto-Novo |
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UTC+1 |
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Located in the central part of China's Hebei Province, under Baoding City, Bono County is situated in the hinterland of the North China Plain, with a total area of about 331 square kilometers. The county has a long history, more than 2,000 years since it was established in the Western Han Dynasty, and is one of the ancient cultural counties in Hebei.
Bono County has a flat terrain and a temperate continental monsoon climate. Agriculture is dominated by wheat, corn and fruit and vegetable cultivation, making it an important grain production area in Hebei Province. In recent years, the county has been actively developing light industry, manufacturing and modern agriculture, with steady economic growth.
Bo Ye is rich in culture, and is the ancestral home of Liu Ji (Liu Bowen), a famous politician and literary scholar of the Ming Dynasty. The county retains a number of historical sites and traditional folklore, such as folk opera and handicrafts. Conveniently located near the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and highways, it is easily connected to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Cotonou, the economic capital and largest city of the Republic of Benin, is located at the southern tip of the country, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, and is one of the most important port cities in West Africa. As the capital of the Littoral Province, Cotonou is not only the political and economic center of Benin, but also a key trade hub in West Africa, with its port handles bulk cargo and import/export trade, supporting the lifeblood of the country's economy. With a population of around one million, the city is a blend of tradition and modernity, with the busy Dantokpa Market, one of the largest in West Africa, offering a rich mix of handicrafts, agricultural products and daily necessities with a strong local flavor. In addition, with beautiful beaches such as Fida Beach, historic colonial buildings, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Sinnende is a great gateway to explore Benin and West Africa.