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Europe/Vilnius |
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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Šimnas (Širvintos) is a city in eastern Lithuania, about 50 km northwest of the capital Vilnius, and belongs to the administrative center of the Šimnas District. The city is situated on the banks of the river Simna and is surrounded by forests and lakes in a beautiful and peaceful natural environment.
First mentioned in historical documents in 1475, Simnas has a long history of settlement. The city retains traditional Lithuanian architecture, with historical buildings such as the Church of St. Michael the Archangel demonstrating its cultural heritage. Agriculture and forestry are the mainstays of the local economy, while strong folk traditions and handicraft production are maintained.
Several nature reserves and lakes are dotted around Simnas, making it ideal for hiking and nature observation. The city hosts annual traditional festivals where visitors can experience the simplicity of the Lithuanian countryside. Its convenient location (near the A2 highway) also makes it a convenient stopover for exploring central Lithuania.
Linshu County is a part of Linyi City, Shandong Province. It is located in the southeast of Shandong Province, at the junction of Shandong and Suzhou Provinces, and is the gateway of Linyi City to the east and to the sea. It has a total area of 1,010 square kilometers, with 2 streets and 10 towns under the jurisdiction of Linshu County and a population of nearly 700,000 people. It is located in the old revolutionary area of Yimeng, with a profound red culture, and red sites such as the old revolutionary site of Zhu Fan and the anti-Japanese base in Jiao Long Town tell of the historical inheritance. As the "Willow Weaving Capital of China" and "Strawberry Hometown of China", Linshu has distinctive industries: willow weaving techniques have been passed down for thousands of years, and the products are exported to more than 80 countries around the world, making them National Geographical Indications products; "Cangshan No. 1" strawberries are sweet and juicy. The "Cangshan No. 1" strawberry is sweet and juicy, leading to the revitalization of rural industries. In recent years, Linshu, relying on its location, has been vigorously developing new energy, new materials and other emerging industries, forming a diversified industrial pattern of "traditional+modern", and is a vibrant new growth pole in southeast Shandong Province.