Time Zone |
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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Indian/Comoro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Jize County is located in the southern part of Hebei Province, China, under the jurisdiction of Handan City, in the hinterland of North China Plain. With a total area of about 337 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000, the county is mainly engaged in agriculture and cash crop cultivation, and it is the famous hometown of chili peppers in China, and is known as the "chili pepper capital of China".
Jize has a long history, dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and is rich in cultural heritage and traditional folklore. The economy is dominated by agriculture, with a well-developed chili pepper industry and the gradual development of light industry and manufacturing. The local transportation is conveniently located near the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and railroad network, connecting to major cities such as Beijing and Shijiazhuang.
Jize has a beautiful natural environment with a temperate monsoon climate and four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism and agricultural activities. Popular attractions include chili pepper plantations and historical and cultural sites that entice visitors to experience the local flavor. Overall, Jize is a typical Chinese county blending tradition and modernization with a unique regional charm.
Located on the west coast of Grande Comore (Ngazy Island) in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros, Lingoni is a quiet coastal town that attracts a small number of visitors with its pristine natural beauty and unique cultural atmosphere. Undeveloped, it retains a traditional Comorian village feel, with white sand beaches bordered by turquoise waters and dotted with volcanic cliffs and coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling and getting a taste of local life. The local population relies mainly on fishing and small-scale agriculture, with crops such as vanilla and coconuts being the mainstay of the economy. Lingoni's culture is a blend of African, Arabic and French elements, and traditional dances and crafts are still alive and well. Though sparsely visited, Lingoni is a window into the hidden charms of the Comoros due to its simplicity and unspoiled ecology.