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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. |
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Africa/Khartoum |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northern part of Dongying City, Shandong Province, China, Hekou District is situated in the core area of the Yellow River Delta, where the Yellow River enters the sea. The area is formed by the siltation of the Yellow River and is rich in wetland ecological resources and petroleum and mineral resources.
As an important part of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, the estuary has a unique coastal wetland ecosystem, and is an important stopover for migratory birds along the East Asia-Australia migration route. Every year, it attracts a large number of rare birds such as Danding Cranes and Oriental White Storks to roost here.
The estuary is an important oil production base in China, and the main oil extraction area of Shengli Oilfield is located here. At the same time, it is vigorously developing the marine economy, eco-tourism and modern agriculture, gradually forming a characteristic economic model of synergistic development of energy development and ecological protection.
The area integrates Yellow River, marine and oil cultures, and in recent years has actively promoted ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, becoming an important demonstration area for Shandong Province to implement the transformation of old and new kinetic energy.
Kurmuk, Sudan is an important border town in the Blue Nile State of the Republic of Sudan, located on the Sudan-Ethiopia border, about 420 kilometers from the state capital, Damazin. The town is situated in the upper basin of the Blue Nile River, at an altitude of about 580 meters above sea level, and has a savannah climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons.
Historically a gold trading hub, Kurmuk came under Egyptian rule in the 19th century. The population is predominantly Uduk, mostly practicing traditional African religions and Christianity, and speaking Uduk and Arabic. The town has a population of about 30,000-50,000, including some Ethiopian cross-border communities.
The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with crops such as sorghum and sesame grown, and animal husbandry playing an important role. There is a high potential for gold resources discovered in recent years, but infrastructure is relatively poor, with only one main road connecting to the state capital, and healthcare and education resources are in short supply.
As a node of Sudan-Ethiopia cross-border trade, Kurmuk is of strategic significance, but has long been affected by the border conflict. 2011 after the independence of South Sudan, the region has become a focus of contention between the Sudanese government forces and the opposition forces, and people's livelihoods and development are facing the dual challenges of security and resources.