Time Zone |
Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Juba |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Bhutan Paro (English: Paro) is an important city in western Bhutan, situated in the Paro Valley at an altitude of about 2,200 meters above sea level, about 65 kilometers from the capital city of Thimphu. One of the oldest cultural centers of Bhutan, Paro is known for its rich Buddhist heritage and magnificent natural beauty. The most famous landmark in the city is the Taktsang Palphug Monastery, a temple built on a cliff face that is a national symbol of Bhutan and an important pilgrimage site.
Paro is also home to Bhutan's only international airport, Paro Airport, making it a major gateway for tourists entering the country. The local economy is based on tourism and agriculture, producing red rice and apples. The city retains its traditional Bhutanese architecture and the streets are lined with handicraft stores and temples. With its mild climate and four distinct seasons, Bhairo is suitable for trekking and cultural heritage exploration. It is a popular destination for Bhutanese tourism and attracts a large number of international tourists every year.
Bor, the capital of South Sudan's Central Equatoria State, is located in the south-central part of the country along the White Nile River and is an important hub of South Sudan's history and culture. As a traditional Dinka settlement, Bor played a key role in Sudan's Second War of Independence and the founding of the South Sudanese state, and is known as the "Cradle of the South Sudanese Revolution". The city is surrounded by fertile agricultural land, with animal husbandry and crop farming (e.g. maize, sorghum) as the mainstay of the economy, and the White Nile River facilitating local fishing and trade. Despite a long history of conflict, Bor remains an important administrative and commercial center for South Sudan, and in recent years has shown resilience as it has gradually rehabilitated its infrastructure and attracted populations from surrounding areas.