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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/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Qingdao West Coast New Area, located on the west coast of Jiaozhou Bay in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, is the ninth state-level new area approved by the State Council and the only state-level new area with the theme of marine economic development. It is located at the intersection of Shandong Peninsula Blue Economy Economic Zone and Bohai Rim Economic Circle, with 106 kilometers of coastline and deep-water harbors such as Dongjiakou Harbor and Qianwan Harbor, and is the core plate of Qingdao's "Three Bays and Three Cities" strategy. The new area is led by the marine economy, focusing on ship offshore, high-end equipment, film and television culture and other industries, gathered Haier Kaos, China Ship Chai Chai and other leading enterprises, while having the Golden Beach, Langya Terrace, Tangdao Bay and other cultural and tourism resources, is a set of modern industry, livable life, leisure and vacation in one of the new coastal city, is becoming an important window of the opening up of the Shandong Peninsula and an important engine of high-quality development.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.