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Asia/Dili |
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UTC+9 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.
Tsome County is located in the southern part of Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the northern foot of the Himalayas, with an average altitude of about 4,500 meters, making it a typical plateau border county. The county has a total area of about 4,549 square kilometers, with 2 towns and 2 townships under its jurisdiction, and a total population of about 15,000, mainly Tibetan. The county has natural landscapes such as Lake Dzhegu and the South Tibetan River Valley, as well as humanistic relics such as the thousand-year-old Dzhegu Monastery.
Tsomei County has a high terrain in the north and a low terrain in the south, with a cold and dry climate, and animal husbandry is the leading industry. Tsegul Lake is one of the four holy lakes in Tibet, attracting many pilgrims and tourists every year. The local area retains the traditional Tibetan farming culture and nomadic customs, and the Tibetan calendar festivals and horse racing activities are unique. As a border county, Tsomei also assumes the function of an important ecological barrier, with a plateau wetland reserve in its territory.
Tsomei County is connected to Zedang Town through Provincial Highway S202, which is about 280 kilometers away from Lhasa. In recent years, it has gradually improved its infrastructure and developed tourism and clean energy industries with plateau characteristics. The county government is stationed in Tsome Town, and the town construction integrates traditional Tibetan style with modern functions, which is one of the important cultural and material distribution centers in southern Tibet.