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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Europe/Minsk |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southeastern part of China's Hebei Province, Daming County is part of Handan City and is situated at the junction of Hebei, Luzhou and Henan provinces, with a total area of 1,052 square kilometers. The county has a long history and was the seat of the Daiming Prefecture in Beijing during the Song Dynasty. It has a rich cultural heritage, such as the ruins of the ancient city of Daiming Prefecture and the Museum of Stone Carvings. Agriculture is dominated by wheat, corn and cotton, while industry covers food processing and machinery manufacturing. With a population of about 800,000, it has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. The transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Daguang Expressway passing through the county. In recent years, Da Ming County has focused on cultural tourism and economic development, and is committed to building a regional center town.
Kossava (Косава) is a town in the Brest region of Belarus, located about 300 kilometers southwest of the capital Minsk, near the Polish border, and known for its rich historical heritage and natural beauty. The town's most famous landmark is the 19th-century Kossava Palace - a neo-Gothic-style aristocratic manor house that was once home to the Polish aristocratic Pacz family and is now open to the public as a museum showcasing the history of Belarusian aristocratic life and local folklore. Surrounded by lush forests and tranquil rivers, it is an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism. Also known for its traditional handicrafts, such as linen weaving, and historical memories of World War II, Kosava is a small but fascinating example of the human and natural attractions of western Belarus.