Time Zone |
Asia/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
America/Denver |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-6 |
Marjayoun is a border town in the Nabatiyeh Governorate in southern Lebanon, located near the Lebanese-Israeli borderline, about 80 kilometers from the capital Beirut. Historically, it was an important strategic location, and some of its historical sites are still visible today, including old churches and Ottoman-era buildings. The local economy is predominantly agricultural, producing grapes, olives, citrus and other crops, with grape cultivation being particularly well known and the grapes produced are used for winemaking and drying. The natural beauty of the area around Markeba, with its fertile plains and rolling hills, is an important agricultural area in southern Lebanon. Despite its location on the border, the local area still maintains the traditional Lebanese rural life atmosphere, the residents are friendly and warm, although the town is small, but carries the historical memory and cultural heritage of the southern region.
Edgemont is a small city in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States, located in the southwestern part of the state near the Wyoming border. Nestled in the southern Black Hills region at an elevation of about 3,500 feet, the city is known for its peaceful rural atmosphere and western historical sites. Founded in the late 1800s, Edgemont was an important stop on the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad and still retains traces of its Old West flavor and railroad culture.
The city's economy is based on agriculture, livestock and tourism, and the surrounding natural beauty, including the nearby Angostura Recreation Area and Custer State Park, attracts outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, fishing and hunting. With a population of about 500, the climate is dry and mild, reflecting the typical prairie town character of South Dakota.