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Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Praia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Cape Verde, located on the southern tip of the country's largest island, Santiago. As a political, economic and cultural center, Praia has a population of about 150,000 and is known for its natural harbor and colonial architecture. The city's dry and warm climate, with an average annual temperature of around 25°C, attracts tourists to explore its black sand beaches (such as Quebra Canela Beach), historical sites (such as the Presidential Palace and the Nossa Senhora da Graça Church), and the lively Sucupira market.
Praia is Cape Verde's most important commercial hub, with an economy dominated by services, port trade and tourism. Its deep-water port handles most of the country's imports and exports, while Nelson Mandela International Airport connects Africa, Europe and the Americas. Government agencies, foreign embassies and international organizations are concentrated here, driving the city's modernization.
Praia is a blend of Creole culture, characterized by music, dance (such as funaná) and seafood cuisine. Annual festivals such as Carnival attract large numbers of visitors. Despite the challenges of urbanization, the city maintains a relatively safe environment, making it one of West Africa's popular tourist and investment destinations.
Jianping County is located in the western part of Liaoning Province, China, under Chaoyang City, and is situated at the border of Liao, Hebei and Mongolia provinces and regions. It has a total area of 4,865 square kilometers and a population of about 500,000 people. It has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and rich agricultural resources, making it an important production area for miscellaneous grains in Liaoning. Mineral resources reserves are considerable, mainly iron, gold, bentonite and so on. Convenient transportation, Beijing-Shenyang high-speed rail, Jincheng Railway and a number of highways throughout the territory.
Jianping has a long history, with Niheliang, the site of the Hongshan culture, located in its territory and known as "the dawn of Chinese civilization". Local specialties include Jianping millet and mung bean cake. Major attractions include the Niheliang National Archaeological Site Park, Tianxiushan Forest Park and the Yan Great Wall Ruins, which combine natural scenery with humanistic heritage and attract many tourists to visit.
Jianping's economy is based on agriculture, mining and manufacturing, and in recent years it has been actively developing new energy and agricultural product processing industries. As the "Hometown of Millet in China", its miscellaneous grain products are exported both at home and abroad. The county has a well-developed infrastructure and a sound education and medical system, making it a county-level city with development potential in western Liaoning.