Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Los_Angeles |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-7 |
Jajang (Korean: 부전, transcription: Bujon) is a county in South Hamgyong Province of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, located in the southern foothills of the Gae Ma Plateau in the Jajang Ridge mountain range region, and is named after its proximity to the famous Jajang Ridge. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain, rich forest resources and a continental monsoon climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The local economy is based on forestry and a small amount of agriculture, growing hardy crops such as potatoes and corn, and the area is home to natural attractions such as Gojoseon Lake, which is one of the most important water sources in the DPRK. As a border area, Jajang-gun is strategically important, and the local population maintains a simple lifestyle based on traditional agriculture and forestry.
Panaca (Pahrump) is an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada, United States, located about 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas, near the California border. The area is known for its expansive desert landscape, mild climate, and relatively low cost of living. Panaca's economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and retirement communities, and the area is known for its vineyards and wine production, as well as several golf courses and recreational areas. The population is approximately 40,000 and has grown in recent years due to the expansion of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Conveniently connected to major cities via interstate highways, it is a common stopover on the way to Death Valley National Park.