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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
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UTC-1 |
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Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County is located in the southwestern part of Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China, in the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and is home to the famous Huangguoshu Waterfalls. The county is dominated by the cultures of the Buyi and Miao ethnic groups, with rich ethnic flavors and a rich natural landscape and human heritage. Zhenning has a mild climate, abundant rainfall and rich natural resources, and is known for its agriculture, including tea, bee-sugar plums and the specialty food Bobo sugar.
Zhenning is the core area of the Huangguoshu Waterfall Group, with spectacular and wondrous waterfalls, listed as a World Natural Heritage Site, attracting a large number of tourists every year. Traditional villages, batik crafts and festivals (e.g. March 3) of the local Buyei ethnic group show a deep cultural heritage. The economy is dominated by tourism and agriculture, and the local specialties of honey plums and bobo candies are renowned throughout the country. Zhenning is conveniently connected to Guiyang and Anshun via highways, making it an important node for tourism on the western route of Guizhou.
Praia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Cape Verde, located on the southern tip of the country's largest island, Santiago. As a political, economic and cultural center, Praia has a population of about 150,000 and is known for its natural harbor and colonial architecture. The city's dry and warm climate, with an average annual temperature of around 25°C, attracts tourists to explore its black sand beaches (such as Quebra Canela Beach), historical sites (such as the Presidential Palace and the Nossa Senhora da Graça Church), and the lively Sucupira market.
Praia is Cape Verde's most important commercial hub, with an economy dominated by services, port trade and tourism. Its deep-water port handles most of the country's imports and exports, while Nelson Mandela International Airport connects Africa, Europe and the Americas. Government agencies, foreign embassies and international organizations are concentrated here, driving the city's modernization.
Praia is a blend of Creole culture, characterized by music, dance (such as funaná) and seafood cuisine. Annual festivals such as Carnival attract large numbers of visitors. Despite the challenges of urbanization, the city maintains a relatively safe environment, making it one of West Africa's popular tourist and investment destinations.