Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
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.
Zhongyang County is located in the western part of Shanxi Province, China, in the middle part of the Lvliang Mountain Range, and is part of Lvliang City. It has a total area of 1,441 square kilometers and a population of about 150,000 people. It has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons and rich mineral resources, especially coal. Its history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is one of the birthplaces of Jin culture. The traditional industries are mainly coal, coking and metallurgy, and modern agriculture and tourism have been actively developed in recent years. Famous scenic spots include Paewa Mountain, Xianming Cave and other natural and humanistic landscapes. Zhongyang paper-cutting has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, highlighting the unique folk culture. The transportation is convenient, with the Qingyin Expressway and National Highway 307 passing through the city, and about 50 kilometers away from Lvliang Airport.