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Asia/Baghdad |
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Mariehamn, the capital and only city of the Finnish Aland Islands, is located in the southern part of Finland on the Baltic Sea and is the political, economic and cultural center of the autonomous region. As the smallest city in Finland, it has a population of about 12,000 and the official language is Swedish. The city is known for its peaceful seaside scenery and unique maritime culture, with many well-preserved wooden buildings, a maritime museum and historical landmarks such as Mariehamn Castle. The economy is based on shipping, tourism and agriculture, and the city attracts a large number of tourists in the summer to enjoy the sun, sand and sea activities, making it an ideal place to experience the slow Nordic life.
Located on the banks of the Tigris River, about 125 kilometers north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Samarra is one of the most important Shiite holy places in Iraq and a UNESCO World Heritage City. The city was founded in the 9th century AD during the Abbasid period and served as the capital of the dynasty, and still retains a large number of architectural masterpieces from the Islamic Golden Age. The most famous landmark is the Al-Askari Mosque, whose golden-domed vault is famous for being inlaid with 24 tons of pure gold, and which houses the mausoleum of Muhammad Ibn Hassan, the twelfth Shia Imam, and attracts millions of worshippers from around the globe for pilgrimage every year. In addition, the Great Mosque of Samarra (Spiral Minaret), with its 52-meter-high spiral minaret, is a unique symbol of Islamic architectural art. After the war, Samarra is gradually restoring its historical monuments and has become an important showcase of Iraq's cultural heritage and religious diversity.