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Africa/Lusaka |
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UTC+2 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Kabwe is the capital of Zambia's Central Province, located about 130 kilometers north of the capital, Lusaka, on the country's central plateau at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level. As an important mining and transportation hub in Zambia, Kabwe is the historical center of lead and zinc mining in the country, and its name means "ore" in the local language.
Founded in 1902 after the discovery of large lead and zinc deposits, Kabwe has long been at the heart of Zambia's mining industry. Although the mining industry has declined in recent years, lead and zinc smelting, cement production and agro-processing remain the mainstays of the economy. The city retains much of its colonial architecture and has one of the oldest golf courses in Zambia.
With a population of about 300,000, Kabwe is an important educational center in Zambia, with several technical colleges and secondary schools. The city faces environmental challenges such as lead pollution, but is advancing environmental governance through cooperation between the government and international organizations. Kabwe continues to play an important role in Zambia's domestic trade as a major transportation link between the north and south.
Pinghe County is located in the south of China's Fujian Province, under Zhangzhou City, at the junction of Fujian and Guangdong Provinces. It has a long history, having been founded in the 13th year of Ming Zhengde (1518), and is one of the important birthplaces of southern Fujian culture.
Pinghe has a rich cultural heritage, including the national cultural relics protection units of Jiaowulou and Zhuangshang Building and other earth building complexes. It is also the ancestral home of Lin Yutang, the world's literary master, and has nurtured a unique blend of Hakka and Southern Fujian cultures.
Pinghe is famous for the "Hometown of Koonji Honey Pomelo in China", and its Koonji Honey Pomelo is a National Geographical Indication product. In addition, Baiya Qilan Tea is also a local specialty agricultural product, which enjoys a good reputation both at home and abroad.
The county has beautiful natural scenery, with such landscapes as the Lingtong Mountain National Geopark and the Hakka Terraces in Daxi Town. With beautiful mountains and high forest coverage, it is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and leisure vacation.