Time Zone |
America/Puerto_Rico |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Guánica is a coastal city in southwestern Puerto Rico, part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (a U.S. Commonwealth territory). Famous for the Guánica National Forest and the UNESCO-recognized Guánica Biosphere Reserve, the town boasts one of the most intact dry subtropical ecosystems in the Caribbean, with mangrove forests, coral reefs, and a rich flora and fauna that attracts nature lovers. Mangroves, coral reefs and rich flora and fauna attract nature lovers. Guanica Bay is also a place where history meets nature - a monument stands on the shore where Columbus first landed in Puerto Rico in 1493. Visitors can snorkel the underwater world, hike through the forests or soak up the Caribbean sun on Guanica Beach, making it a great destination for eco-tourism and historical discovery.
Hama is an important city in western Syria, located on the banks of the Orontes River and is the capital of Hama Province. Dating back to the Bronze Age, the historic city was known in ancient times as "Hamat" and was once a trading hub on the Silk Road. Famous for its spectacular Norias waterwheels, these 2,000-year-old wooden waterwheels are a symbol of Hama and were declared a World Heritage Site in 2011. Historically, Hama was a fusion of Assyrian, Roman and Arab civilizations, and boasts monuments such as the Great Mosque. An agricultural center that produces cotton, olives, and grains, Hama is rebuilding itself to its former vitality after the 2011 Syrian crisis, which saw intense conflict and damage to the city's facilities.