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Africa/Lusaka |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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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 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Soluwezi is the capital of Zambia's Northwestern Province, located in the Copperbelt region of the country's northwest, about 25 kilometers from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The city is known for its rich copper resources and is one of Zambia's major mining centers.
Solwezi's economy is highly dependent on copper mining, with several large open pit and underground copper mines. Cobalt mining has also become an important industry in recent years. Agriculture is characterized by the cultivation of maize, cassava and other crops, as well as the development of livestock.
The city has a population of about 90,000 (2022 estimate), with a predominantly Bemba population. The area retains a rich traditional culture, including ceremonial dances and handicraft making. English is the official language and Bemba is widely spoken.
The climate is savannah, with the year divided into a rainy season (November-April) and a dry season (May-October). The average temperature is 20-30°C. The city is surrounded by nature reserves and waterfalls such as Kafue National Park.
It is connected by road to major cities such as Lusaka and has a domestic airport. Infrastructure is improving with the development of the mining industry, but power supply remains a challenge. The government is promoting economic diversification.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.