Time Zone |
Europe/Bucharest |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Bucharest, the capital and largest city of Romania, is located in the middle of the Danube River Plain in the southeast of the country and is a political, economic and cultural center. The historic city is a blend of Orthodox, Byzantine and French flavors, and was once known as "Little Paris". The old town has preserved medieval buildings and Orthodox churches, while the iconic Palace of the Parliament (now the Palais des Congrès), the world's second-largest administrative building, is an imposing sight. As the economic hub of Romania, Bucharest has a vibrant and diverse mix of industrial, technological and service companies, as well as universities and cultural institutions.
Ana is an ancient city in the Anbar province of western Iraq, situated along the Euphrates River, which is over 3,000 years old. Once an important trading hub in ancient Mesopotamia, the city was connected to the Two Rivers Valley and the Syrian Desert by trade routes, and has survived with the remains of a Roman castle and the ruins of an Islamic-era mosque. As a multi-ethnic settlement, the local Arab culture has mingled with Persian traditions to form a unique folklore. In recent years, as the situation in Iraq has stabilized, Ana has gradually recovered and is attracting visitors interested in historical sites through agriculture (such as date palm cultivation) and tourism. The city, which has undergone many vicissitudes, is both a witness to Iraq's ancient civilization and a place of hope for post-war reconstruction.