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UTC+1 |
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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Luanda |
Lobito time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Lobito, the capital of Angola's Benguela Province, is located on the country's west coast, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of Angola's major port cities. The port is a natural deep-water harbor with excellent maritime facilities, and is a key gateway to Angola's inland and international markets, mainly exporting minerals, agricultural products and other goods. Historically, Lobito was a transit point for the Atlantic slave trade, and during the colonial period it left behind European-style buildings and railroad ruins, including the Benguela Railroad, which connected Lobito to Kabila in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was an important transportation artery in Southern Africa. With a pleasant climate, rich beaches, and an important fishing industry, the city also functions as an industrial and commercial center, making it the economic and transportation hub of western Angola.
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