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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Guyana |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the eastern part of Taitung County, Peinan in Taiwan is one of the main settlements of the Peinan tribe, an aboriginal group in Taiwan, and has a deep cultural heritage. Traditional rituals and crafts, such as the Monkey Festival and the New Year's Festival, have been preserved here, demonstrating the aboriginal people's unique rituals of life and community cohesion. In terms of natural scenery, the meandering Beinan Stream is surrounded by Chimoto Hot Springs and Riyoshigetsu World, which are known as "Hot Springs Town" for their mild water quality, and Riyoshigetsu World, which is a geologic wonderland with its bad terrain. The area is a blend of tradition and modernity, with aboriginal cultural parks where you can experience handicrafts, songs and dances, as well as convenient amenities, making it an ideal place to experience Taiwan's diverse cultures and the charms of nature, and highlighting the rich ecological and humanistic diversity of Taiwan, China.
Latham is a coastal town in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, located on the east bank of the Demerara River, about 40 kilometers from the capital city of Georgetown. An important agricultural and residential area, the town was named after Charles Latham, a 19th-century British colonial official.
Located in a tropical rainforest climate zone, Latham is surrounded by rice cultivation, coconut palms and fruit farms, which are an important part of Guyana's agricultural economy. The town is built along the river and has a small port facility, with easy access to water transportation connecting Georgetown to inland communities.
The population is predominantly Afro-Guyanese and Indo-Guyanese, and the multicultural blend is reflected in local festivals and cuisine. Infrastructure includes schools, medical centers and markets, and the pace of life is relaxed, retaining a traditional rural Caribbean feel.
Lytham can be reached by road or ferry from Georgetown. Visitors can experience the riverside scenery, observe the local birdlife and explore the remains of a nearby sugar plantation. It is also one of the transit points to the Upper Essequibo River Ecotourism Zone.