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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
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Pacific/Kosrae |
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UTC+11 |
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Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.
Pohnpei, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, is located in the central part of the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of the main island, Pohnpei, and a number of surrounding atolls, with the capital city, Palikir, being the political center of the country. It is famous for its magnificent natural landscape and deep history and culture. Mount Namaduwashid in the center of the main island is 791 meters above sea level, the highest peak in the Federated States of Micronesia, and the surrounding area is covered with rainforests, waterfalls and streams. The ruins of the island's South Madurese Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are about 800 years old and consist of nearly 100 man-made islands and canals, demonstrating the architectural ingenuity of ancient Micronesians. Pohnpei's rich coral reefs make it a popular destination for diving and eco-tourism, and the local culture retains traditional tribal customs and festivals, blending Polynesian and Micronesian flavors and attracting explorers from around the globe to this "Garden of the Pacific."