Time Zone |
Africa/Abidjan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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. |
Divo is an important city in the south of Côte d'Ivoire, located in the south-central region of the country, about 200 kilometers from the economic capital Abidjan. As a transportation hub in the lagoon region, Divo is a key node connecting the coast to the interior, and with a population of approximately 170,000 (2021 estimate), it is one of the more populous cities in Côte d'Ivoire.
Divo has a predominantly agrarian economy, with a vast expanse of land suitable for the cultivation of cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, palm oil and rubber, and is known as one of the core production areas of the Ivorian "Cocoa Belt". The city has a market for agricultural products and is the center of regional trade. In recent years, the city has also developed light industry and logistics.
The city has a predominantly Akan population and retains its traditional West African culture, while being influenced by its French colonial past. The city is well connected by road to major cities such as Abidjan and Yamoussoukro, but the infrastructure is still being developed. Visitors can experience the local markets and countryside, and get a real taste of life in a landlocked West African city.
Chenghai is located in the eastern part of China's Guangdong Province, a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Shantou City. It is situated at the southern end of the Han River Delta, bordering the South China Sea, and is famous for its overseas Chinese culture and toy manufacturing industry. The region has a total area of about 345 square kilometers and a population of over 700,000. The climate is subtropical and maritime, with mild and humid seasons.
Chenghai's economy is dominated by light industry, and it is one of the world's largest toy production and export bases, with the title of "China Toys and Gifts City". Meanwhile, agriculture is characterized by aquaculture and fruit and vegetable cultivation. Culturally, Chenghai is an important birthplace of Chaoshan culture, preserving a large number of traditional customs and buildings, such as the former residence of Chen Cihong and the Laiwu Tourism Zone. Transportation is convenient, connecting domestic and overseas through Shanfen Expressway and Shantou Waisha Airport.