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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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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. |
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.
Located in the southwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, Atush City is the capital and political and economic center of Kizilsu or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture. Located at the southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the western edge of the Tarim Basin, adjacent to Kyrgyzstan, it has a total area of about 16,100 square kilometers and a population of about 250,000 (2020 data), with Uyghurs and Kyrgyz as the main ethnic groups.
Atushi was an important hub of the ancient Silk Road and was historically a center of cultural exchange in the western regions. The area is famous for traditional Uyghur songs and dances, wood carving handicrafts and specialty foods, especially fig cultivation, known as the "Hometown of Figs in China". The main attractions include the ruins of the Karakhan Dynasty, the ancient city of Suwen and other historical and cultural relics.
The city's economy is based on agriculture, producing figs, grapes, apricots and other specialty fruits, while developing border trade and tourism. It has a temperate continental arid climate, and the terrain is dominated by mountains and oasis plains, with an altitude of about 1,200-4,500 meters. In terms of transportation, the G3012 highway and the Kashgar railroad branch line run through the whole territory, and it is about 40 kilometers away from Kashgar Airport.