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Africa/Tripoli |
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UTC+2 |
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Africa/Juba |
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UTC+2 |
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Gharyan, an important city in northwestern Libya, is a historic oasis located in the Jabal al Gharbi mountain range, about 100 kilometers south of Tripoli, in the transition zone between the Libyan desert and the Mediterranean coast. As one of the traditional Berber settlements, Gharyan is known for its unique underground dwellings and pottery making, with ancient underground cave dwellings built using local clay to keep warm in winter and cool in summer, making it an important symbol of local culture. Historically, it was an important node on the Saharan caravan trade route, connecting Tripoli to the southern desert region. Today, Gharyan is one of Libya's economic and agricultural centers, surrounded by crops such as olives and figs, while retaining a rich historical heritage that attracts visitors interested in North African culture and desert ecology.
Bor, the capital of South Sudan's Central Equatoria State, is located in the south-central part of the country along the White Nile River and is an important hub of South Sudan's history and culture. As a traditional Dinka settlement, Bor played a key role in Sudan's Second War of Independence and the founding of the South Sudanese state, and is known as the "Cradle of the South Sudanese Revolution". The city is surrounded by fertile agricultural land, with animal husbandry and crop farming (e.g. maize, sorghum) as the mainstay of the economy, and the White Nile River facilitating local fishing and trade. Despite a long history of conflict, Bor remains an important administrative and commercial center for South Sudan, and in recent years has shown resilience as it has gradually rehabilitated its infrastructure and attracted populations from surrounding areas.