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Africa/Kampala |
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UTC+3 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda, is located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria in the south-central part of the country and is an important transportation hub and economic center of East Africa. With a pleasant climate and a population of more than 3 million, this highland city at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level is a blend of tradition and modernity - from historical landmarks such as the Uganda National Mosque and St. Paul's Cathedral, to bustling business districts and fast-growing industrial parks. As one of the core cities of the East African Community, Kampala's economy is based on agro-processing, manufacturing and services, with a vibrant fishing and tourism industry based on the Lake Victoria location. Its multicultural atmosphere and easy access to Entebbe International Airport make it a gateway city for exploring Uganda and the East African region.
Zigui County is located in the west of China's Hubei Province, belonging to the city of Yichang, located in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on the banks of the Xiling Gorge, is the hometown of Qu Yuan and the Three Gorges Reservoir District, an important county and city. With a total area of 2427 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, it is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a subtropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons.
Zigui is the hometown of the great poet Qu Yuan, and organizes the International Dragon Boat Festival and Qu Yuan Cultural Tourism Festival every year. It is also the hometown of Chinese navel oranges, producing zigui navel oranges, with agriculture and cultural tourism as the economic pillars. After the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, Zigui became a key area for resettlement of immigrants in the reservoir area, and the new county town was built along the river with modern facilities.
Well-known attractions include Qu Yuan Temple, Jiuwanxi River, Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, etc. Combined with the Three Gorges Tourist Route, it attracts a large number of tourists. Conveniently accessible via the Hurong Expressway, the Yangtze River waterway and Yichang Three Gorges Airport, it is an important node of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.