Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Pacific/Tongatapu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.
Tonga Holopeka (Nukuʻalofa) is the capital city of the Kingdom of Tonga, located on the north coast of Tabu Island, Tonga, and is the country's political, economic and cultural center. An important port city in the South Pacific, Holopeka is a blend of traditional Polynesian and colonial architecture, with the Royal Palace, markets (such as the Talangi Market), and waterfront walkways as its landmarks. Though small, the city carries a thousand years of Tongan culture, with crafts and traditional dances (such as tapa cloth making) juxtaposed with modern amenities, and tourism is a mainstay of the region, attracting visitors from around the globe to explore the untouched charms of the South Pacific.