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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Harare |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Raisut is a major port city in northern Oman, strategically located along the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, and is one of Oman's main maritime gateways. With Sultan Qaboos Port at its core, the city is one of Oman's largest commercial ports and is responsible for the import and export of large quantities of oil, liquefied natural gas, and goods, which are vital to Oman's foreign trade and economic development. Reisut is not only industrially advanced, but also has a long maritime history, with traditional shipbuilding and fishing still being important industries in the region. In addition, the combination of desert landscapes and coastal scenery around the city attracts some tourists, making it an economically vibrant and culturally attractive city in northern Oman.
Matobo, south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe, is known for its unique granite landscape, which has been described as "one of the world's oldest geological landscapes". The area is dotted with thousands of boulder rock piles and domed hills, formed by wind erosion over two billion years, in different forms, like a natural stone art gallery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 2003), Matobo also has the richest collection of prehistoric rock paintings in Africa, some dating back 20,000 years, documenting the lives and beliefs of early hunter-gatherers. It is also the resting place of the historic Cecil Rhodes, whose grave is located at the top of the "View of the World" hill, which commands a magnificent panoramic view. Matobo is not only a geological and natural masterpiece, but also an important witness to human civilization.