Time Zone |
Europe/Bucharest |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
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.
Located on the Arabian Peninsula in southwestern Asia, Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, with Riyadh as its capital. Major cities in the country include Jeddah (the economic center of the Red Sea coast), Mecca (the first holy place of Islam, which attracts Muslims from all over the world to perform Hajj every year), Medina (the second holy place of Islam), etc. The country is rich in oil resources and is one of the largest oil exporters in the world. Rich in oil resources, it is one of the world's largest oil exporters, and in recent years, it has been actively promoting the "2030 Vision" to promote economic diversification. Culturally, Islam is the core religion, and traditional Arab customs are preserved, while modernization is rapid, with well-developed transportation and infrastructure.