Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Sao_Paulo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-3 |
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.
Marilandia (Marianápolis) is an inland city in the Brazilian state of Goiás, located in the south-central part of the state, about 200 kilometers from the capital Goiânia, in the heart of the Brazilian Plateau, which has a savannah climate, with a distinct wet and dry season. As a typical agricultural town, the local economy is based on the cultivation of crops such as soybeans, corn and sugar cane, and animal husbandry, making it one of Brazil's important food-producing regions. With a population of about 20,000, the city has a peaceful community atmosphere that retains the simplicity of a small town in the interior of Brazil, and most of its residents are engaged in agriculture-related industries. Despite its small size, Marilandia has become an important node in the regional economic chain and a window to explore the rural culture of Brazil's interior, thanks to its stable agricultural base and gradually developing infrastructure.