Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Douala |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yining, the capital of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, is located in the northern foothills of Tianshan Mountain and the central part of the Ili River Valley, and is the key point of the northern route of the ancient Silk Road and an important window for opening up the border to the west. With a temperate climate and rich soil and water, it is known as "Jiangnan outside the Seychelles" and "City of Flowers", where grasslands, rivers, forests and humanistic landscapes are intertwined, and the grasslands of Nalati and Karajun are surrounded by a unique natural picture scroll. As a multi-ethnic settlement, Uyghur, Han, Kazakh, Hui and other 13 ethnic groups live here in harmony, with diverse cultures, rich folk customs, and vibrant Bazaar (bazaar), Ayites (folk art) and so on. Economically, Yining is the center of commerce and trade in the Ili River Valley, with developed agriculture and animal husbandry, lavender, wine and other specialties, while relying on the advantages of the ports, it has become an important hub connecting Central Asia, with both the beauty of nature and the charm of humanity.
Bertoua, the capital of Cameroon's Eastern Region, is located in the southeastern part of the country, adjacent to the Central African Republic, and is the political, economic and cultural center of Cameroon's Eastern Region. As an important transportation node connecting Cameroon with neighboring countries such as Central Africa and South Sudan, Bertoua has a relatively well-developed road network, which facilitates regional trade. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing cash crops such as coffee, cocoa and palm oil, while animal husbandry also occupies a certain proportion. Although the city is small in size, it has a full range of administrative functions and is inhabited by many ethnic groups, including the Baya, and has a multicultural mix, showing the unique style of eastern Cameroon. In recent years, with the gradual improvement of infrastructure, Bertoua's role in regional development has become more and more prominent.