Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Pacific/Kiritimati |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+14 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Beigan is located in the northern part of the Matsu Islands in Taiwan, China, and is the second largest island in Lianjiang County (Matsu), with an area of about 9.3 square kilometers. The topography of the island is hilly, with the highest walled mountain at 298 meters above sea level, and it has characteristic landscapes such as the Serpi Mindong Ancient Cottage Cluster and Banli Beach. As a war front, there are historical relics such as military tunnels and lighthouses, making it a unique tourism resource that combines the culture of eastern Fujian with the characteristics of a war zone. Most residents make their living in the fishing and tourism industries, and it is connected to the main island of Taiwan through Beigan Airport, making it a representative destination for experiencing Matsu's traditional stone-collection architecture and island scenery.
Tarawa, Kiribati's capital and largest city, is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and consists of 33 coral islands, making it the only country in the world that straddles both the northern and southern hemispheres, as well as the eastern and western hemispheres. As the administrative center, Tarawa is densely populated and is the political, economic and cultural heart of Kiribati. The atoll city is known for its unique coral landscapes and World War II historical sites, as well as the threat of rising sea levels, one of the focal points of global climate change concerns. The local culture is a blend of Micronesian and Polynesian traditions, with fishing and copra as the mainstays of the economy, demonstrating the rawness and resilience of the South Pacific islands.