Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Zhongyang County is located in the western part of Shanxi Province, China, in the middle part of the Lvliang Mountain Range, and is part of Lvliang City. It has a total area of 1,441 square kilometers and a population of about 150,000 people. It has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons and rich mineral resources, especially coal. Its history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is one of the birthplaces of Jin culture. The traditional industries are mainly coal, coking and metallurgy, and modern agriculture and tourism have been actively developed in recent years. Famous scenic spots include Paewa Mountain, Xianming Cave and other natural and humanistic landscapes. Zhongyang paper-cutting has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, highlighting the unique folk culture. The transportation is convenient, with the Qingyin Expressway and National Highway 307 passing through the city, and about 50 kilometers away from Lvliang Airport.
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.