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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Sarajevo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
Located in the northern part of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Xinying District is an important town in the Chia Nan Plain, known as the "Sugar City" and famous for its flourishing sugar industry in the early years. It is conveniently located near the Tainan High Speed Rail Station, which connects the major north-south transportation routes. Xinying has a rich cultural heritage, with the centuries-old Prince Temple flourishing and the old street of Tielingqiao retaining its traditional Min-style architecture, which tells the story of the prosperous business trips in the past. The area is agriculturally based, producing sugar cane, rice and other crops. In recent years, it has also combined with the cultural and creative industries to create a unique sugar museum and leisure shopping area, making it a living city that combines historical flavor with modern vitality, and a must-visit place for exploring the humanistic flavors of southern Taiwan.
Rogatica is a town in the eastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), part of the entity of Republika Srpska, located in the Drina River valley about 60 kilometers east of Sarajevo. The town is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level, and has a temperate continental climate with cold and snowy winters and mild, wet summers.
Rogatica has a long history, first documented in the 14th century, and developed as a trading hub during the Ottoman period. The city retains its 16th-century Ottoman bridges, mosques and traditional stone buildings, and is characterized by a combination of Balkan and Eastern cultures. The city was severely damaged during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995), but was gradually rebuilt after the war, and today the mainstay of the economy is forestry, animal husbandry and small-scale industry.
Rogatica is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and is close to the Sutjeska National Park (one of the last virgin forests in Europe) and the famous Drina River Gorge. Visitors can explore war memorial sites, hike mountain trails, or experience the folk culture of traditional villages. The town has a population of about 11,000 (2013 data) and is connected to Sarajevo's border with Serbia by the M5 highway, making it an important stopover for exploring the nature and history of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.