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Atlantic/Stanley |
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UTC-3 |
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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. |
The Falkland Islands (Falkland Islands) is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean, the capital Stanley (Stanley) is the only town and administrative center of the Islands. The islands are located between latitude 51 ° - 53 ° S, longitude 57 ° - 62 ° W, about 500 kilometers from the Argentine coast, the climate is temperate maritime climate, cool and windy throughout the year. Stanley, with a population of about 2,000, is the political, economic and cultural hub of the islands, with a deep-water harbor and an airstrip. The local economy is based on fishing, wool export and tourism, and the surrounding waters are rich in krill and fish, attracting both scientific research and tourists. The islands are known for their pristine natural beauty, inhabited by wildlife such as penguins, sea lions and dolphins, as well as historical sites such as Stanley Cathedral and the War Museum. In terms of sovereignty disputes, Argentina refers to them as the "Malvinas Islands", but they are currently under British de facto jurisdiction.
Tsome County is located in the southern part of Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the northern foot of the Himalayas, with an average altitude of about 4,500 meters, making it a typical plateau border county. The county has a total area of about 4,549 square kilometers, with 2 towns and 2 townships under its jurisdiction, and a total population of about 15,000, mainly Tibetan. The county has natural landscapes such as Lake Dzhegu and the South Tibetan River Valley, as well as humanistic relics such as the thousand-year-old Dzhegu Monastery.
Tsomei County has a high terrain in the north and a low terrain in the south, with a cold and dry climate, and animal husbandry is the leading industry. Tsegul Lake is one of the four holy lakes in Tibet, attracting many pilgrims and tourists every year. The local area retains the traditional Tibetan farming culture and nomadic customs, and the Tibetan calendar festivals and horse racing activities are unique. As a border county, Tsomei also assumes the function of an important ecological barrier, with a plateau wetland reserve in its territory.
Tsomei County is connected to Zedang Town through Provincial Highway S202, which is about 280 kilometers away from Lhasa. In recent years, it has gradually improved its infrastructure and developed tourism and clean energy industries with plateau characteristics. The county government is stationed in Tsome Town, and the town construction integrates traditional Tibetan style with modern functions, which is one of the important cultural and material distribution centers in southern Tibet.