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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Khartoum |
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UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Pingle County is located in the northeastern part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, under Guilin City, at the confluence of three rivers, the Li River, the Tea River and the Li River, and is known as the "Pearl of the Gui River". The area has a long history, having been founded in the Three Kingdoms period, and is rich in cultural heritage and natural landscapes, such as the Millennium Ancient Town, the Rongjin Ancient Banyan Cluster and the Xianjia Hot Springs. Pingle is predominantly agricultural, producing specialties such as moon persimmons and Shatian pomelo, while actively developing tourism and ecological economy. Its convenient transportation connects Guilin and neighboring cities, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Guangxi's landscape culture and countryside.
Atbara is an important city in northeastern Sudan, located at the confluence of the Nile River and the Atbara River, and is the capital of the Nile State. As the main railroad hub and industrial center of Sudan, the city is known as the "Railway City", connecting the capital Khartoum and Port Sudan.
The city is located in an arid region with a tropical desert climate and an average annual rainfall of less than 200 millimeters. The Atbara River has a seasonal flow during the rainy season, which is important for local irrigation, and the surrounding area is mainly planted with cotton and peanuts.
Atbara has the largest railroad maintenance workshop and locomotive manufacturing base in Sudan, and has also developed light industries such as textile and sugar. As an important logistics node to the Red Sea, the city's road network provides direct access to Port Sudan, which serves as a transit point for a large number of the country's imported and exported goods.
Historically, the city was an important military stronghold during the British colonial period and retains remnants of colonial architecture. The local population is predominantly Arab, Arabic is commonly spoken, and there is a strong Islamic cultural atmosphere with traditional bazaars and handicrafts.