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Asia/Shanghai |
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Indian/Comoro |
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UTC+3 |
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Pingdu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province, People's Republic of China, and is administered by Qingdao. Located in the western part of Shandong Peninsula, it is bordered by Laixi City in the east, Jimo District in the south, Changyi City in the west and Laizhou City in the north. It has a total area of about 3,176 square kilometers and a population of about 1.37 million.
Pingdu has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age. It belonged to Langya County during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and Pingdu County was set up in the Tang Dynasty. It has national cultural relics protection units such as Dazeshang stone carvings and Tianzhushan Wei monuments. It has a deep traditional culture, and is famous for its folk arts such as paper-cutting and clay sculpture.
Pingdu is an important agricultural production base in Shandong, producing wheat, corn, peanuts and apples. Industries are mainly machinery manufacturing, food processing, textiles and garments, and in recent years, new energy and new material industries have been developing rapidly. As an important part of Qingdao Metropolitan Area, its economic vitality continues to grow.
Pingdu has a lot of hills and plains, with natural scenic spots such as Dazhe Mountain and Chashan Mountain, which are famous for "green mountains and beautiful water". The annual apricot blossom festival in spring and grape festival in fall attract a large number of tourists, making Pingdu an important eco-tourism destination around Qingdao.
Singani is the capital of the island of Mohéli in the Union of the Comoros, Africa, located on the west coast of the island, and is an important administrative center and port town on the island. As the economic hub of the island of Mohéli, Singani is known for its spice trade, particularly the production and export of cloves and vanilla.
With its backdrop of volcanic hills and facing the Mozambique Channel, Singani has a typical tropical climate. The town has a population of about 6,000 and is characterized by a predominantly Swahili culture, with a mix of Arab and African architecture. The inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture, fishing and small-scale trading activities.
The port of Singani is an important hub connecting the Comorian islands, with regular ship services to Grande Comore and Anjouan. The economy is centered on the cultivation of spices, and an airstrip has been built to cater for domestic flights. The town has a relatively simple infrastructure and retains a simple island atmosphere.
Visitors can experience the traditional Comorian way of life, visit the spice plantations and taste the seafood specialties. Traditional dances and drumming performances are held every year during Islamic festivals. The nearby waters are ideal for scuba diving to see coral reefs and tropical fish.