City Time Difference Time difference between picus and dean：picus is 9 hours ahead compared to dean

Introduction to Picos, Cape Verde

Picos (Portuguese: Picos) is an important city on the island of Santiago in the West African island nation of Cape Verde, located in the central mountainous region of the island at an altitude of about 200 meters. As the administrative center of the city of Santa Catarina, Picos is known for its unique mountainous landscape and agrarian economy, surrounded by terraced farmland planted mainly with corn, beans and fruit trees.

Geographical and climatic characteristics

The city is located in a volcanic landscape with a tropical arid climate, with an average annual temperature of about 25°C. The surrounding mountains are green for a short period of time during the rainy season (August-October), while during the dry season the landscape is predominantly yellowish-brown. Picos is an important gateway to the mountainous interior of the island of Santiago, and the highway connects the capital city of Playa with the main port of Tarrafal.

Culture and Economy

The local population, mostly dependent on agriculture and small-scale trade, retains a traditional Creole culture. The weekly open-air market is the centerpiece of the region's economic vitality, trading agricultural products and handicrafts. The city's architecture is a blend of Portuguese colonial style and African elements, with low-rise colorful houses scattered along the hills.

Tourist Highlights

Picos is surrounded by nature hiking trails overlooking the Atlantic coastline, and the nearby villages are known for their traditional music and hand weaving. Due to its less developed and untouched landscape, it is becoming a stopover for travelers exploring the culture of Cape Verde's interior.

De'an County, Jiangxi Province, China

De'an County, belonging to Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, is located in the north of Gan, at the foot of Mount Lushan and on the west bank of Poyang Lake, and has been the "Gateway to North Gan" since ancient times. The county was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, named after the place of "Anfu" in its territory, with a history of more than 1,000 years. It is the birthplace of the Yimen Chen Clan, which is famous for its filial piety and righteousness in ruling the family, and for having a hundred dogs in the same jail. It is known as "the first family in the world". With the Boyang River running through its territory and superior ecological environment, the city possesses specialty agricultural products such as "De'an Cuisine". In recent years, relying on the location advantage, actively develop the electronics, textile and other industries, while tapping into the cultural heritage of the Yimen Chen family, to create a new business card of cultural and tourism integration, is a county with both historical heritage and modern vitality.