Time Zone |
Africa/Lusaka |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Located in the eastern part of the Himalayas, Bhutan Sheri is one of the important Buddhist cultural sanctuaries in Bhutan. As the inheritor country of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Bhutan has a deep culture of relics, and the relics of many monks and great masters are enshrined here, which is regarded as the pure land in the hearts of practitioners. Surrounded by ancient temples and scripture streamers, believers often pray around the pagoda, and the sound of chanting echoes in the valley, full of serenity and solemnity. The Bhutanese relics are not only the cohesion of religious beliefs, but also carry the unique cultural heritage of the Himalayan region, attracting Buddhists and travelers from all over the world to come and feel the peace of mind and the weight of history.