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Asia/Colombo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5.5 |
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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 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of Sri Lanka, Mannar is the capital of the Mannar District, situated on the coast of the Gulf of Mannar and is known for its fishing and salt industries. The city is connected to India through Adam's Bridge and has a long history and multicultural background.
Mannar has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons and an average annual temperature of around 28°C. Its proximity to India has historically made it an important hub for trade and religious exchanges, and its natural resources are dominated by the sea and the salt flats.
The economy is based on fishing, salt production and agriculture, and the local population is mostly Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic. Mannar retains colonial architecture and ancient temples, such as St. Mary's Church, which attracts a small number of tourists to explore its tranquil seaside landscape.
Mannar is easily accessible with road connections to Sri Lanka's major cities, but tourist facilities are simpler. Highlights include the Adam's Bridge viewpoint and traditional fishing villages, suitable for short visits by travelers who enjoy unspoiled culture.
Pingji County is part of Zhumadian City, Henan Province, China, and is located in the southeastern plains of Henan Province, with a total area of 1,282 square kilometers and a population of about one million. As the hometown of the ancient state of Shen in Chinese history, its name originates from the hometown of Tairen, the mother of King Wen of Zhou, and carries more than 3,000 years of civilization.
Pingpi is known as the "Hometown of China's White Sesame", with one-third of the country's sesame production, as well as wheat, corn and other crops. The industry is dominated by leather processing and building materials manufacturing, and it is an important production base for outdoor leisure goods. There are historical relics such as Gertian's Mausoleum and Yuedan Pavilion in the city, and the traditional cultural activity "Silk String Road" has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Pingji County belongs to the Huaihe River Basin, with a temperate monsoon climate. The transportation network is well-developed, with Xinyang Expressway and National Highway 106 passing through the county, and the high-speed railway station in Zhumadian West Station is about 1 hour's drive away, which is integrated into the 2-hour transportation circle of Central Plains Economic Zone.