Time Zone |
Atlantic/Stanley |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Gus Green is an important settlement on the island of East Falkland in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) in the South Atlantic, about 35 kilometers from the capital, Stanley. It is famous for the pivotal Battle of Gus Green in the 1982 Isle of Man War, and there is now a memorial to the fallen British soldiers.
Gus Green is situated on the southern coast of the island and is surrounded by rolling hills and pastureland with a cool and windy climate. As the second largest settlement on the islands, it has a resident population of around 40, with sheep farming and tourism as the mainstays of the economy. There is a cluster of red tin-roofed buildings in the South Georgian style, a small airport and a community center.
The site of the Battle of Gus Green, the British cemetery and St. Mary's Church form the main historical attractions. Visitors can tour the gallery, which chronicles details of the battle, experience ranch life and see the king penguin colony that inhabits the surrounding area. Connected to Stanley by regular flights, it is an important gateway for exploring the natural and war history of the southern Falkland Islands.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.