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UTC+0 |
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Wuping County is located in the southwestern part of Longyan City, Fujian Province, China, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces, and is a former Central Soviet County and Hakka settlement. With a total area of 2,630 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the county is dominated by Hakka people and retains a strong Hakka culture and dialect. Wuping is rich in natural resources, with over 79% forest coverage and ecological scenic spots such as Liangnoshan National Nature Reserve and Zhongshan River National Wetland Park. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry and tourism, and is rich in specialties such as fairy grass, ganoderma lucidum and passion fruit. Wuping has a long history and is the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", with unique non-heritage cultures such as the Hakka round houses and the belief in the Dingguang Buddha. In recent years, Wuping has been actively developing a green economy and creating the brand of "Refreshing Wuping - Blessed Land of Health", with convenient transportation through high-speed railroad and highway networks.
Soma is an important town in the eastern part of The Gambia, situated along the River Gambia in the Upper River Region, and is a key transportation and trading hub along the Senegalese border. As the commercial center of the eastern region of The Gambia, Soma has a vibrant market that brings together agricultural products such as peanuts, cotton and handicrafts from around the region. Strategically located along the River Gambia, the town has the advantage of both river and road transportation, making it an important node for the flow of goods within The Gambia. The local culture is a blend of Mandingo, Fula and other ethnic characteristics, traditional handicrafts and market trade show a strong West African flavor, although small, but because of its unique location has become an important fulcrum of economic and cultural exchanges in the eastern part of The Gambia.