Time Zone |
Africa/Juba |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Europe/Bucharest |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Yirol, the capital of Lakes State in South Sudan, is located in the center of the country, about 200 kilometers south of Juba, in the White Nile River basin on the edge of the Sudd Swamp. As the core city of the Lakes State, Yirol is the administrative, commercial and transportation center of the region, and the surrounding area is dominated by agriculture and livestock, producing crops such as sorghum and maize, as well as rich fishery resources. The inhabitants are mostly Dinka and other ethnic groups, with a strong traditional tribal culture. Although the infrastructure is still under development, Irole, by virtue of its location, is an important node connecting the central and western parts of South Sudan, and one of the gateways for exploring South Sudan's natural and human landscapes.
Bucharest, the capital and largest city of Romania, is located in the middle of the Danube River Plain in the southeast of the country and is a political, economic and cultural center. The historic city is a blend of Orthodox, Byzantine and French flavors, and was once known as "Little Paris". The old town has preserved medieval buildings and Orthodox churches, while the iconic Palace of the Parliament (now the Palais des Congrès), the world's second-largest administrative building, is an imposing sight. As the economic hub of Romania, Bucharest has a vibrant and diverse mix of industrial, technological and service companies, as well as universities and cultural institutions.