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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC+2 |
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Youyi County is located in the northeastern part of Heilongjiang Province, China, belonging to Shuangyashan City, located in the hinterland of the Sanjiang Plain, neighboring with Baocheng County in the east and Jixian County in the west, Fujin City in the south across the Qixing River, and bordering with Tongjiang City in the north. As a typical agricultural county, Youyi County is an important national commodity grain base, producing soybeans, rice, corn and other crops, known as the "Pearl of the Great Northern Wilderness". Youyi County has an excellent ecological environment, with natural wetland resources, and is an important habitat for migratory birds. Youyi County has a long history, named after the Soviet Union Friendship Farm founded here in 1955, which became a symbol of Sino-Soviet agricultural cooperation, and still retains the cultural relics of the farm. In recent years, relying on agricultural resources and ecological advantages, the local area has vigorously developed the green food industry and rural tourism, which is an important window to experience the idyllic scenery of Northeast China and understand the history of the development of the Northern Great Wilderness.
Ruhango is an important city in the southern province of Rwanda, located about 150 kilometers south of the capital city of Kigali and adjacent to the border with Burundi. As the administrative center of Ruhango District, the city has an altitude of about 1,500 meters above sea level, and is famous for its mild plateau climate and rolling hilly landscape.
Historically an important stronghold of the Kingdom of Rwanda, Ruhango retains a rich traditional culture. In recent years, the city has developed a core industry of agriculture, with coffee, tea and bananas as the main crops, while livestock and handicrafts trade have also grown. With several tea plantations and coffee cooperatives in its vicinity, it is a key hub of the agricultural economy in southern Rwanda.
The city is close to Nyunwe National Park - Central Africa's largest mountain rainforest reserve, known for its biodiversity and chimpanzee tracking program. Lake Ruhango and the surrounding hills form a beautiful natural landscape that attracts ecotourism enthusiasts. In addition, the local traditional market and the ruins of the King's palace offer a unique cultural attraction.
Ruhango is connected to Kigali by the RN6 highway, and is gradually improving its infrastructure, as well as upgrading its educational and healthcare facilities. As a focus area of Rwanda's Rural Revitalization Plan, the city is driving economic growth through ecotourism and sustainable agriculture, making it a promising developing city in the Southern Province.