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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. |
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Europe/Sarajevo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
Nilek County is located in the northeastern part of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain and on the bank of Kashi River, which is the ecological pearl of Ili River Valley. It combines grasslands, forests, rivers and snow-covered mountains, and boasts natural scenic spots such as Tangbra Grassland and Jilin Tai Reservoir, with an average temperature of 20℃ in summer, making it a summer vacation spot. As an area inhabited by Kazakhs, it retains the tradition of nomadic culture, with unique folk activities such as horse racing and goat-racing. Nilek is also famous for its high-quality products such as black bee honey, wild mushrooms and plateau cold-water fish, etc. The ecological environment is so pure that it is known as the "Natural Oxygen Bar", making it an ideal destination for experiencing the diversity of cultures and the beauty of nature in Xinjiang.
Rogatica is a town in the eastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), part of the entity of Republika Srpska, located in the Drina River valley about 60 kilometers east of Sarajevo. The town is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level, and has a temperate continental climate with cold and snowy winters and mild, wet summers.
Rogatica has a long history, first documented in the 14th century, and developed as a trading hub during the Ottoman period. The city retains its 16th-century Ottoman bridges, mosques and traditional stone buildings, and is characterized by a combination of Balkan and Eastern cultures. The city was severely damaged during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995), but was gradually rebuilt after the war, and today the mainstay of the economy is forestry, animal husbandry and small-scale industry.
Rogatica is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and is close to the Sutjeska National Park (one of the last virgin forests in Europe) and the famous Drina River Gorge. Visitors can explore war memorial sites, hike mountain trails, or experience the folk culture of traditional villages. The town has a population of about 11,000 (2013 data) and is connected to Sarajevo's border with Serbia by the M5 highway, making it an important stopover for exploring the nature and history of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.