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Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Banglai is the capital of the Sanma Province in the Republic of Vanuatu and is located next to a natural deep water harbor on the east coast of Santo Island. As the administrative and commercial center of the province, the city is characterized by tranquil coastal scenery and colonial architecture, surrounded by dense rainforest and traditional villages.
Backed by Vanuatu's highest peak, the 1,879-meter-high Mount Tabwe Masana, Bang Rai is home to world-class dive sites such as the famous SS President Coolidge shipwreck site. The local Melanesian culture is well preserved, with weekly traditional markets to experience handicrafts and kava culture. Ruins of World War II-era U.S. military bases are still scattered around town.
As the tourist gateway to Santo Island, Bang Rai provides a transportation hub to Champagne Beach and the Blue Lagoon. The economy is based on coconut cultivation, fishing and eco-tourism, and in recent years has evolved into a supply depot for international sailing. The city's infrastructure is relatively simple and retains the laid-back atmosphere typical of South Pacific islands.
Located in the northern part of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, Dabi Township is a typical agricultural township, famous throughout Taiwan for its production of rice, sauerkraut and pickles. The terrain of the township is flat, with a total area of about 44.9973 square kilometers and a population of about 18,000 people. Dabi Township is known as the "hometown of sauerkraut," and its production of sauerkraut accounts for more than 80% of all sauerkraut produced in Taiwan. The annual Sauerkraut Culture Festival has become a local specialty.
Dabi Township is rich in traditional culture, with temples such as the Sanshan King's Temple and the Hall of the North Pole in full bloom. The township has a number of well-preserved large ponds (Bei Tongs), such as Dabi Tong and Shangyi Bei, which serve both irrigation and ecological functions. These water landscapes and rural scenery form a unique rural landscape, attracting many tourists to experience the local flavor and taste local agricultural products.