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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Accra |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.
Hocheng (Ho) is the capital of the Volta Region of Ghana, located in the southeastern part of the country on the Accra-Ho Plateau, about 150 kilometers east of Accra. As an important regional center of Ghana, Ho is known for its mild climate, lush mountain scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Located at an altitude of about 150-500 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains and forests, Hoh has a cool and pleasant climate. According to Ghana's 2021 census, the city has a population of about 180,000, with the main ethnic group being the Ewe, and the majority of the inhabitants practicing Christianity while retaining some of their traditional faith practices.
The economy of Hocheng is based on agriculture, services and education, and is a trading hub for agricultural products such as cocoa and cassava. The city is home to the Ho Technical University, one of Ghana's leading universities, and has a regional hospital and modern market with excellent infrastructure.
Hogbetsotso Festival, a traditional Ewe festival, is held annually and attracts a large number of tourists. The city's landmarks, including the Catholic Cathedral, Mount Klikor viewpoint, and the neighboring Lake Volta Ecological Area, are important gateways for exploring the natural and human landscapes of eastern Ghana.