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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Paramaribo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Fuling is located in the central part of Chongqing Municipality, China, at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Wujiang River, and is one of the important metropolitan areas of Chongqing and the core node of the Upper Yangtze River Economic Belt. With a total area of 2,941 square kilometers and a population of about 1.15 million, it is predominantly hilly and mountainous, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Fuling has a history of more than 2,300 years of establishment and was once the hometown of the State of Ba. It is famous for the "hometown of squash", and Fuling squash is a national geographic indications product. Modern industries are mainly food processing, equipment manufacturing and new materials, and the golden waterway of the Yangtze River and many highways and railroads form a comprehensive transportation network.
It has famous attractions such as Baiheliang Underwater Museum (the world's first underwater site museum) and Wuling Mountain Rift Valley. As a strategic node of the Twin Cities Economic Circle in the Chengdu-Chongqing region, it is actively promoting the integration of industry and city, and building a demonstration zone for green development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Hodo is a town in the Pará district of the South American country of Suriname, located along the lower Suriname River, about 40 kilometers from the capital Paramaribo. As an important node of the Suriname River navigation, Hodo serves as a hub connecting the inland and coastal regions.
Hodo is located in the rainforest region of northern Suriname and is surrounded by agriculture and forestry as the main industries. The economy of the town is based on small-scale commerce, river transportation services and distribution of agricultural products, and the local people are mostly engaged in traditional livelihoods such as fishing and cassava farming. The Suriname River provides Hodo with abundant water resources and transportation facilities.
The population of Hodo is mainly Creole, Javanese and Native Indian, and the multiculturalism is reflected in the local food and festivals. The surrounding rainforest is well preserved, with mangroves, dolphins and other typical species. Due to its simple infrastructure, Hodo retains the rustic appearance of a town in the interior of Suriname.
Hodo can be reached by boat from Paramaribo or by road, and is ideal for experiencing the beauty of the Suriname River and rural life. Travelers should take precautions against mosquitoes, and during the rainy season (April-July) some roads may be impassable. There are no large hotels in town, so Paramaribo is recommended as a base for accommodation.