Time Zone |
Pacific/Majuro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Arno Atoll, an important part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about 33 kilometers southwest of the capital city of Majuro. This atoll of 133 coral islands, with a total area of approximately 130 square kilometers, surrounds a deep lagoon, creating a unique natural landscape. With a resident population of approximately 2,000, the inhabitants of the atoll rely mainly on fishing, coconut farming, and traditional handicrafts for their livelihoods, and retain deep Marshallese cultural traditions, particularly in the art of navigation and weaving. Ano Atoll is one of the most densely populated atolls in the Marshall Islands, and its lagoon is a potential destination for scuba divers due to its clear water and abundant marine life, as well as an important area for the study of the ecology of coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. Epitomizing the cultural diversity of the Marshall Islands, Arno Atoll demonstrates the wisdom of its inhabitants to live in harmony with the sea.
Funan County, part of Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China, is located in the northwestern part of Anhui Province, on the north bank of the middle reaches of the Huai River, and is a typical agricultural and populous county. With a total area of about 1,800 square kilometers and a population of more than 1.7 million, the county is predominantly Han Chinese, and its dialect belongs to the Central Plains Official Language. Funan has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age, and water conservancy projects such as the Wangjiaba Lock in its territory, which is known as the "Pearl of the Huai River". The economy is dominated by agriculture, producing wheat, rice and willow crafts, and in recent years it has been actively developing industry and services. The transportation is convenient, with a well-developed highway network, about 50 kilometers from Fuyang West Railway Station. The local culture is deep and rich in folklore activities, such as the Funan Hi-Tzu Opera, which has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage.