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Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Keren, Eritrea's second largest city, is located about 90 kilometers northwest of the capital, Asmara, near the border with Sudan, and is an important commercial, transportation and cultural center for the country. Strategically located in the heart of the Horn of Africa, the city was historically a key military stronghold during the Italian colonial period and the British Mandate. Known for its multicultural fusion, where the Tigrayan and Biracial peoples live in harmony, the local market retains its traditional handicrafts trade and spice trade. Surrounded by World War II historical sites and old churches, it attracts history buffs. As a node connecting the agricultural zone with the city, Keren produces agricultural products such as cotton and grains, and has a vibrant economy that continues to be active, making it an important window into Eritrea's native flavor.
Muleng City is a county-level city under the administration of Mudanjiang City in Heilongjiang Province. It is located in the southeast of Heilongjiang Province, at the northeastern foot of the Changbai Mountain Range, and shares a border with Russia with a length of about 40 kilometers. It has a total area of 6,237 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000 people. Muleng has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, with long, cold winters and mild, rainy summers.
Muleng is dominated by agriculture, forestry and mineral resources, producing crops such as soybeans and corn, and with over 70% forest coverage, it is an important timber production base in China. Mineral resources include coal, gold and marble. In recent years, Muleng has been actively developing green food processing and tourism, gradually diversifying its economic structure.
Muleng has a rich history and culture, and was once an important activity area of the Northeast Resistance League. Natural landscapes include Liufeng Mountain National Forest Park and Muleng River Wetland, which are suitable for eco-tourism and outdoor exploration. Local specialties such as wild mushrooms and northeastern farm dishes also attract many tourists.