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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Pingyang County is located in the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province, China, and is a county under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou City. It is located on the south coast of Oujiang Mouth, east of the East China Sea, west of Wencheng County, south of Cangnan County, and north of Rui'an City. The total area is about 1051 square kilometers, with a population of nearly 900,000 people. With a long history, Pingyang County was founded in Taikang four years (AD 283) of the Western Jin Dynasty, possessing a history of nearly 1,800 years, and is a famous historical and cultural city in Zhejiang Province.
The economy of Pingyang County is dominated by industry, covering machinery, leather, plastics, electronics and other industries, while agriculture and fisheries are also well developed. The county boasts natural landscapes such as the South Yandang Mountain National Scenic Spot and the Nanji Island Marine Nature Reserve, as well as historical and cultural attractions such as the Shunxi Ancient Architectural Complex and the Monument to the Red Army's Advancing Division. Pingyang is also the hometown of Chinese mathematician Su Buqing, with deep cultural heritage and convenient transportation, with the Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou Expressway and Wenfu Railway running through the whole territory.
Qaltaiba is a mountain town in the Bekaa Governorate in eastern Lebanon, situated on the edge of the valley between the Lebanon and Antillean mountain ranges, at an altitude of about 1,100 meters above sea level, about 80 kilometers from the capital city of Beirut. This historic city is known for its well-preserved traditional architecture and rich cultural heritage, with the old town's stone streets, Ottoman-era mosques and Maronite churches interspersed with each other, demonstrating the harmonious coexistence of Lebanon's diverse religions and cultures. The area is predominantly agricultural, producing grapes, apples and olives, and has a strong tradition of handicrafts, particularly in wood carving and copperwork. With its cool climate and breathtaking mountain scenery, Qaltaiba is also a popular destination for summer escapes in Lebanon, attracting travelers to explore its unique natural and human charms.