Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Huoqiu County is part of Lu'an City, Anhui Province, China, located on the edge of western Anhui and the south bank of the middle reaches of the Huai River, with a total area of 3,239 square kilometers. With a resident population of about 1.19 million as of 2022, it is one of the most populous counties in Anhui. The terrain of the county is high in the south and low in the north, characterized by both hills and plains, with a warm-temperate to subtropical transition climate.
Huoqiu was known as Tate's Land in ancient times and has a history of civilization spanning thousands of years. The modern economy is based on agriculture, producing rice and wheat, and is known as the "Bread Bin on the Huai River". Huoqiu iron ore mine is an important iron ore base in East China, and the industry is dominated by mineral processing and food manufacturing. 2022 GDP will reach 34.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 5.2%.
Huoqiu is an important bearer of Huaihe River culture, with water conservancy landscapes such as the Linhuaigang Flood Control Project (one of the world's largest sluice gate hubs) and Watergate Park. Local intangible cultural heritages such as Lu Opera and Elbow Pavilion Lifting Pavilion are inherited, and Huoqiu willow weaving craft is listed in the provincial intangible heritage list. The cuisine is characterized by Huaiyang flavor, and specialties such as Huoqiu silver fish and gravy are famous.