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Europe/Riga |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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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. |
With a population of about 20,000 people, Madona is the heart of the Vidzeme region in eastern Latvia and the administrative center of the Madona district, located about 170 kilometers east of the capital city of Riga. Known as the "geographic center of Latvia," the small town is surrounded by dense forests, rolling hills and crystal clear lakes, making it a natural environment that is ideal for hiking, biking and bird watching in the summer, and for skiing and snow sports in the winter. With a history dating back to the 19th century, Madona was granted town status in 1921. The city's St. Peter's Church, Art Nouveau buildings and well-preserved traditional wooden houses showcase Latvia's unique cultural landscape. The local economy is based on agriculture, forestry and light industry, and the residents live in a relaxed pace of life, retaining a strong Eastern European countryside flavor, which is a peaceful destination to experience the natural and humanistic charm of Latvia.
Liuhe District is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, located in the northern part of Nanjing, on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, and is an important part of the Nanjing metropolitan area. With a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, the area is rich in cultural heritage and natural landscapes, such as the Liuhe National Geopark and Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area. Liuha is famous for its specialties such as Longchi Carp and Liuha Pig's Head Meat, and has continued to develop economically as an industrial and agricultural base for Nanjing. Conveniently located adjacent to the main city of Nanjing, it is well connected through a network of subways and highways, making it an important node in the Yangtze River Delta region.