Time Zone |
Africa/Harare |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Marula, located in Mashonaland province in the northeast of Zimbabwe, is a town known for its agriculture and natural resources. The surrounding area is rich in Marula trees, the fruit of which is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and is an important local cash crop used in jams, spirits and skin care products, making it one of Zimbabwe's specialty agricultural products. The pristine nature preserved around the town attracts eco-tourism enthusiasts to experience the serenity of rural life with a uniquely African flavor. Despite its small size, Marula has carved out a niche for itself in Zimbabwe's agricultural landscape, thanks to its unique produce and simple people.
Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, about 11 kilometers from the capital city of Annapolis and about 48 kilometers from the Baltimore metropolitan area. As a typical suburban community, Arnold is known for its livable environment and convenient amenities, with a population of about 25,000 (2020 estimate), and most of its residents are middle-class families. The local climate is temperate continental and humid, with four distinct seasons of warm, humid summers and cool, less snowy winters. The economy is dominated by services, retail, and small and medium-sized businesses, while employment opportunities are plentiful as it is radiated by neighboring military bases (e.g., Patuxent River Naval Air Station) and federal agencies. The community has excellent educational resources with several public elementary and secondary schools and community colleges, as well as parks and shopping centers, making it one of the popular places to live on Maryland's Eastern Shore.