Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Marmaduke is a small city in northeastern Greene County, Arkansas, United States, located about 130 kilometers northwest of the state capital, Little Rock. Named after John Marmaduke, a Confederate general during the Civil War, the city was officially incorporated in 1883 and has a population of about 1,300 (2020 data), making it a typical rural south-central American town.
Marmaduke is located in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, and the surrounding area is dominated by agriculture and forestry, with the economy relying on soybean and cotton farming and wood processing. The city covers an area of approximately 3.9 square kilometers and relies on interstate highways US-49 and US-67 for transportation, with the nearest major city being Jonesboro (approximately 40 kilometers away).
The city is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, with Marmaduke Elementary and Middle Schools, and major public amenities including city parks, fire stations, and community centers. The annual Greene County Fair attracts neighborhood residents and reflects traditional southern country culture. The city's name is internationally recognized due to the spread of the movie Marmaduke (2010).
Visitors can explore the historic downtown complex and surrounding natural landscapes such as Crowley's Ridge State Park. Marmaduke, an iconic town in the Arkansas Delta region, lends itself to experiencing the serenity of rural American life and history.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.