Time Zone |
Africa/Lusaka |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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. |
Gwembe (Kabwe), the capital of Zambia's Central Province, is located in the south-central part of the country, about 150 kilometers north of Lusaka, and is an important mining city and transportation hub in Zambia. Originally known as "Broken Hill" (Broken Hill), the city emerged from the discovery of rich lead and zinc deposits in the early 20th century, and was once one of Africa's leading mineral bases, with mining still being a pillar of the local economy. With a population of around 500,000, Gwembe is the fourth most populous city in Zambia, known for its multicultural community and relatively low cost of living. However, long-term mining activities have resulted in serious lead pollution and environmental remediation has become an important issue for local development. As a railroad node connecting Lusaka to the Copperbelt Province, Gwembe plays a key role in Zambia's domestic logistics, and in recent years has been actively promoting the development of the agricultural and service sectors and exploring ways to diversify its economy.
Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.