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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Ouagadougou |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sohar is an important city in northern Oman, located along the Gulf of Oman and adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, and has been a key hub for trade between the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean since ancient times. This city, with a history of thousands of years, is said to have been the home of Sinbad the Navigator in the Thousand and One Nights, and witnessed the prosperity of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Today, Sohar is not only an important industrial and port city in Oman, known for its aluminum and logistics industries, but also retains a rich cultural heritage with monuments such as the Sohar Castle, which attracts tourists to explore the imprint of its maritime civilization. Its unique geographic location and rich history make it an economically vibrant and humane city in the north of Oman.
Located in west-central Burkina Faso, Da Village is one of the typical traditional villages in sub-Saharan Africa, belonging to the region of Boucle du Mouhoun. With a predominantly savannah climate, the inhabitants are mostly farmers, cultivating millet, maize and peanuts and leading a self-sufficient life. The village retains its traditional dome-domed mud huts and communal council chambers, and has a strong Mossi culture, with regular traditional dances and rituals, showcasing West Africa's original cultural charm. Though small, Da Village unites the simplicity and resilience of rural Burkina Faso, and is a window into local folklore and an excellent place to explore the traditional way of life in West Africa.