Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
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Africa/Maseru |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in western Massachusetts, on the banks of the Connecticut River and part of the Springfield metropolitan area, Holyoke was an important hub of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, and is known as the "Paper City" - famous for having housed nearly half of the nation's paper mills in the late 1800's. Today, the city combines industrial history with natural charm, and is home to Mount Tom State Park, which is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. Today, this city combines industrial history and natural charm with Mount Tom State Park, which offers panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, and a downtown with a collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings, including the Holyoke Canal System, which still stands as a testament to the prosperity of water transportation in the days of yore. As a multicultural community, the city retains its history and continues to revitalize itself with traditional events such as the annual Three County Fair and educational institutions such as Holyoke Community College.
Maseru is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Lesotho, located on the banks of the Kaliden River, bordering South Africa, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As the only modern city in Lesotho, Maseru was founded in 1869 and has a population of about 200,000, with a focus on textiles and handicrafts, and is an important trading hub. The city is a blend of traditional and modern elements, with colonial architecture, a vibrant marketplace and a multicultural atmosphere. As the gateway to the landlocked country, Maseru is connected to international markets by rail and road via neighboring South Africa and is a key hub for Lesotho's external communications.