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America/Denver |
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UTC-7 |
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UTC-6 |
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America/Managua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Arimo is a small city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States, located on the eastern edge of the Snake River Plain, and is an important gateway city into Luna National Park.With a population of about 800 (2020 data), Arimo is known for its peaceful natural atmosphere and unique energy history.In 1955, it became the first city in the world to be powered entirely by nuclear energy (by the U.S. Navy's SM-1 nuclear reactor), and it still maintains historical sites related to nuclear energy. Surrounded by vast desert and volcanic landscapes, Luna National Park's basalt column formations and natural bridge landscapes are just tens of minutes from downtown, attracting geologists and outdoor tourists alike. Though small, Arimo's blend of energy innovation and natural wonders makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the hidden places of southeastern Idaho.
Tipitapa is an important city in the department of Managua, Nicaragua, located about 15 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Managua, on the western shore of Lake Nicaragua. Part of the Managua metropolitan area, the city has a population of approximately 130,000 (2020 estimate) and serves as a transportation hub connecting the capital to the Lake Nicaragua coastal region.
Tipitapa is known for its long history of Indian culture, "Tipitapa" meaning "rocky river" in the local language, and for its rich neighboring livestock and leather processing industry, which flourished between the 19th and early 20th centuries, and still maintains traditional tanneries. The modern economy is based on agriculture (sugar cane, rice), fisheries and light industry, while the city's hot springs and lakeside scenery are gradually attracting tourism.
The city is close to the Pan-American Highway and the Tipitapa River, and has an important Nicaraguan border crossing, the Las Manos Bridge, which connects it to Honduras. The fishing resources of Lake Nicaragua and the tropical wet and dry seasonal climate have shaped the unique ecosystem of the region, which is surrounded by several volcanic geothermal areas.