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Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Dili, East Timor is the capital and largest city of the Southeast Asian country of East Timor, located on the north coast of the island of Timor, with a population of about 250,000 people. As the political, economic and cultural center of the country, Dili has a rich historical background, having been a Portuguese colony (16th century-1975) and an Indonesian occupation (1975-1999), before becoming the capital in 2002 after Timor-Leste's independence.
Dili is situated in the coastal mountains and has a savannah climate with an average annual temperature of about 27°C, divided into a dry season (May-October) and a rainy season (November-April). The city is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and coral reefs, such as the famous Statue of Jesus Beach, suitable for eco-tourism and diving.
Dili's economy is dominated by services and government institutions, and is dependent on oil exports and foreign aid. Culturally a blend of Portuguese, Indonesian and indigenous traditions, landmark attractions include Independence Square, the Resistance Museum and the Traditional Market. Although the infrastructure is still developing, Dili attracts visitors with its friendly folk and unique history.
Lushan is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Weihai City in Shandong Province, located in the southeastern part of Shandong Peninsula, east of the Yellow Sea, and named after the large Lushan Mountain in its territory. It is a famous hometown of longevity, coastal tourist attraction and oyster production area in China.
Lushan has 182 kilometers of coastline, Silver Beach Tourist Resort is famous for its gentle slope and flat beach, fine sand, and is known as "the first beach in the world". Dashan Coastal Tourism Resort integrates mountain and sea landscape with health culture, and is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Local oysters are produced in abundance in the area, with the annual output ranking the first in the country, and the Oyster Culture Festival is held every year.
With a beautiful environment and excellent air quality, the proportion of centenarians reaches the standard of the United Nations Longevity Township. The economy is mainly based on marine industry, tourism and modern agriculture, and there are provincial economic development zones and Binhai New Area. Qingwei Expressway and Qingrong Intercity Railway run through the whole territory, with convenient transportation, and it is an important marine economic demonstration area in Jiaodong Peninsula.