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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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Asia/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Tongling is located in the south-central part of Anhui Province, China, on the south bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is an important non-ferrous metal industrial base and a typical resource-oriented city in China. With a total area of about 3,008 square kilometers and a population of about 1.7 million, Tongling is known as the "Ancient Copper Capital of China" because of its copper name and prosperity.
The history of copper mining in Tongling can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, with a history of more than 3,000 years of copper mining and refining. Important cultural heritages such as the ancient mining site of Jinyuudong and the ancient mining and metallurgical site of Tongguanshan exist in Tongling. Local cultural characteristics include copper craftsmanship, ginger culture and Jiangnan folklore, and the Firyang accent (a form of opera) has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
As an important node city of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Tongling has copper smelting, chemicals and electronic materials as its leading industries, and owns large-scale enterprises such as Tongling Nonferrous Metals. In recent years, it has been actively promoting industrial transformation and developing new industries such as new materials and new energy, as well as building important transportation hubs such as Tongling Yangtze River Bridge.
The city has natural landscapes such as Tianjing Lake Park and Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area, and has been recognized as a "National Health City" for many years. Specialties include Tongling ginger, Fengdanpi, etc., of which "Tongling White Ginger" is protected by the National Geographical Indication. The city adheres to the ecological strategy and promotes the ecological restoration project of the Yangtze River shoreline.
Located in the southern part of Azerbaijan, Satre District is an important administrative division of the country, known for its natural beauty and agricultural economy. With a total area of about 770 square kilometers and a population of about 100,000, the district is situated in the belt of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, with a mountainous terrain and a mild climate suitable for the cultivation of cereals and fruits.
Bordering on the Iranian border and about 250 kilometers away from the capital Baku, Satre District is rich in forests and water resources. There are several nature reserves in the district with rich biodiversity, making it an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism.
The economy is predominantly agricultural, producing wheat, grapes and nuts. Traditional Azerbaijani culture is preserved in the region, with handicrafts and folk festivals attracting tourists. The Satre district is easily accessible by road, connecting major cities and serving as an important gateway for exploring the south of Azerbaijan.