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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. |
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Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
SUNING COUNTY is located in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, China, in the hinterland of the North China Plain, and is an important part of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Economic Circle. The county is famous for its agriculture, fur industry and logistics, and is known as the "Fur Capital of China", with an annual output value of more than 10 billion yuan. The transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Daguang Expressway running through the whole area, and only about 80 kilometers away from Xiongan New Area. The city has a long history, dating back to the Han Dynasty, with cultural attractions such as the ruins of Wuguan City. With a population of about 350,000, the economy is driven by specialty industries, blending traditional and modern development models.
Picos (Portuguese: Picos) is an important city on the island of Santiago in the West African island nation of Cape Verde, located in the central mountainous region of the island at an altitude of about 200 meters. As the administrative center of the city of Santa Catarina, Picos is known for its unique mountainous landscape and agrarian economy, surrounded by terraced farmland planted mainly with corn, beans and fruit trees.
The city is located in a volcanic landscape with a tropical arid climate, with an average annual temperature of about 25°C. The surrounding mountains are green for a short period of time during the rainy season (August-October), while during the dry season the landscape is predominantly yellowish-brown. Picos is an important gateway to the mountainous interior of the island of Santiago, and the highway connects the capital city of Playa with the main port of Tarrafal.
The local population, mostly dependent on agriculture and small-scale trade, retains a traditional Creole culture. The weekly open-air market is the centerpiece of the region's economic vitality, trading agricultural products and handicrafts. The city's architecture is a blend of Portuguese colonial style and African elements, with low-rise colorful houses scattered along the hills.
Picos is surrounded by nature hiking trails overlooking the Atlantic coastline, and the nearby villages are known for their traditional music and hand weaving. Due to its less developed and untouched landscape, it is becoming a stopover for travelers exploring the culture of Cape Verde's interior.