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UTC+0 |
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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Freetown |
BRADFORD time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Bradford is an important town in the West African country of Sierra Leone, located in the Kailahun District of the country's Eastern Province. As a regional economic center, the city has diamond mining and agriculture as its main industries, and the surrounding area is rich in mineral resources. Historically, Bradford was affected by the Sierra Leonean civil war, but in recent years it has gradually recovered and become one of the hubs connecting Sierra Leone and Liberia's border trade.
Bradford's economy is based on traditional agriculture and mining, with rice, cassava and other crops grown, while artisanal diamond mining provides an important livelihood for the local population. The city retains the cultural traditions of indigenous tribes such as the Mende, with distinctive folk music, dance and crafts. As the infrastructure is still being developed, life for the residents is still based on a community model of mutual aid, typical of rural towns in West Africa.
The city is located in the eastern rainforest region of Sierra Leone and has a tropical monsoon climate with two rainy and dry seasons throughout the year. Surrounded by hills and forests, the city is rich in flora and fauna. The Bradford River runs through the city, providing water for irrigation and daily life, but it is important to be aware of the potential for flooding during the rainy season.
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