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America/Los_Angeles |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-7 |
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Africa/Djibouti |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
The City of Sandy is located in Clackamas County, Oregon, USA, at the southern end of the Columbia River Gorge, about 37 kilometers from the Portland metropolitan area. With a total area of approximately 7.5 square kilometers and a population of approximately 12,000 (2023 data), the city is an important gateway for outdoor enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Mount Hood National Forest and the Sandy River.
The City of Sandy is located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, with an average elevation of approximately 305 meters above sea level. The Sandy River runs through the city, providing recreational opportunities for fishing, rafting and hiking. The city is surrounded by several state parks and waterfall landscapes. Annual precipitation is about 1,400 millimeters, presenting a typical Pacific Northwest temperate maritime climate.
The economy is traditionally based on wood processing and agriculture, but in recent years, the city has been developing a tourism service industry. The annual Sandy Mountain Festival and Summer Street Fair attract a large number of tourists. The city is known for its preservation of its historic downtown district, with several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
U.S. Highway 26 runs through the city, connecting Portland to the Mt. Hood Ski Resort. The city has a well-developed park system and network of hiking trails, and educational services are provided by the Sandy School District, which contains three elementary schools and one middle school. 2021 was named one of the safest cities in Oregon.
Arta is the capital of the Arta region of the Republic of Djibouti, located in the highlands about 40 kilometers west of the capital city of Djibouti, at an altitude of about 750 meters above sea level. As an important inland town in Djibouti, Arta is a popular summer resort with its relatively cool climate.
Nestled on the edge of the Godda Mountains, Arta is surrounded by dry scrubland, providing a stark contrast to the coastal heat. The surrounding hills are popular for hiking and scenic views overlooking the Gulf of Aden on the Red Sea.
Arta's economy is based on animal husbandry and a small amount of agriculture, while educational services are gradually being developed as a result of the establishment of a branch of the University of Djibouti. The town has a population of around 15,000, mainly Afar and Issa of Somali origin, and retains its traditional nomadic cultural identity.
Arta is one of Djibouti's inland transportation hubs, connected to Djibouti City and the Ethiopian border by a national highway. In recent years, its pleasant climate and strategic location have begun to attract some government agencies and international organizations to set up branches.