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UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Blantyre |
Qintai Cut time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Chinteche is an important city in the Northern Province of Malawi, located on the western shore of Lake Malawi, near the Tanzanian border. As the administrative and commercial center of the region, the city has a population of about 50,000, with agriculture and fishing as the mainstays of the economy.
Chinteche has a savannah climate with an average annual temperature of about 22°C. The city is situated close to Lake Malawi, the third largest lake in Africa, and is rich in water resources and biodiversity, with tobacco and maize cultivation in the surrounding areas.
The economy of Chinteche is highly dependent on agriculture, especially the export of tobacco. The area retains a traditional Chewa culture with a distinctive handicraft market. The urban infrastructure is relatively simple, with highways connecting the major cities of Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
Chinteche is connected to the national road network via the M5 and has a small airport. Visitors can experience the culture of lake fishing and head to the nearby Nyika National Park for wildlife viewing.
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