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Africa/Juba |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Nimule is the capital of Eastern Equatoria State in South Sudan, located in the south-eastern part of the country, next to the Ugandan border, within the East African Rift Valley and close to Nimule National Park. The city is geographically and ecologically important due to its location in the Baro River basin near the headwaters of the White Nile. As the administrative center of Eastern Equatoria State, Nimule is a regional trade hub, and the cross-country highway linking South Sudan and Uganda passes through the city. The surrounding area is dominated by savannah ecosystems, and the park is home to wildlife such as elephants, giraffes and zebras, making it a key area for ecotourism and wildlife conservation. Although the infrastructure is still being developed, its unique location and natural resources make it an important town in south-eastern South Sudan.
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.