Time Zone |
Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Ashgabat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located on the country's central plateau at an altitude of about 2,350 meters and has a pleasant climate that has been described as the "Italy of Africa". The city is a blend of Italian colonial architecture and local culture, with a large number of well-preserved modernist buildings, including futuristic churches, Art Deco theaters, and colorful homes. An example of early 20th century urban planning, its historic center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Asmara is not only a political and economic hub, but is also known for its unique cultural scene and laid-back pace of life, and is a window to explore Eritrea's history and diverse civilizations.
Kushka is the capital of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, located in the far southwestern part of the country, adjacent to the border with Afghanistan, making it the closest important border city of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan. Historically, Kushka was a trading post on the ancient Silk Road and developed into a military and transportation hub during the Soviet period. Today, the city, with its unique geographic location, is a key node for Turkmenistan's border trade with Afghanistan and a potential link between Central and South Asia. With a typical temperate continental arid climate and surrounded by desert and semi-desert landscapes, Kushka is a small but strategically important city. In recent years, the Government of Turkmenistan has gradually increased its investment in infrastructure in Kushka, promoting it as a frontier city for regional economic cooperation.