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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Luanda |
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UTC+1 |
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Donghai County is located in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, China, under Lianyungang City, on the coast of the Yellow Sea, and is an important part of the East Bridgehead of the Asia-Europe Continental Bridge. The county is named "Donghai" to symbolize its geographical location adjacent to the East China Sea, with a total area of about 2,037 square kilometers and a population of about 1.2 million.
Donghai County's economy is characterized by agriculture, crystal industry and tourism, and it is China's famous "Crystal Capital" with the world's largest crystal market. The rich reserves and high quality of crystals here attract a large number of domestic and foreign merchants every year. In addition, Donghai also produces high-quality rice and hot springs, and the town of Hot Springs is a well-known leisure and vacation destination.
Culturally, Donghai County has a deep history, with historical monuments such as the Daxianzhuang Ruins, and has nurtured historical figures such as the famous Han general Zhong Li-mi. The transportation is convenient, with many trunk lines such as Lianhuo Expressway and railroad running through the whole territory, and only 30 minutes' drive from Lianyungang port and airport.
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