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America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.
Located in the southwestern part of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China, Maqu County is situated at the eastern end of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of over 3,500 meters above sea level, and is a unique plateau wetland county surrounded by the first bend of the Yellow River. Its name "Maqu" means "Yellow River" in Tibetan, and it is famous for the first bend of the Yellow River. The area is characterized by animal husbandry, strong Tibetan culture and rich natural resources and ecological landscapes, such as the Awancang Wetland and the Ximeiduo Hetang Flower Sea. With its alpine and humid climate, Maqu is an important water conservation area and biodiversity reserve. In recent years, eco-tourism and ethnic cultural experiences have gradually become local specialties.