Time Zone |
Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Indian/Mauritius |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located on the country's central plateau at an altitude of about 2,350 meters and has a pleasant climate that has been described as the "Italy of Africa". The city is a blend of Italian colonial architecture and local culture, with a large number of well-preserved modernist buildings, including futuristic churches, Art Deco theaters, and colorful homes. An example of early 20th century urban planning, its historic center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Asmara is not only a political and economic hub, but is also known for its unique cultural scene and laid-back pace of life, and is a window to explore Eritrea's history and diverse civilizations.
Mauritius, located in the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean, consists of volcanic islands and coral reefs, and its capital is Port Louis. Known as the "Paradise Island", this country is famous for its blue sea, white sandy beaches and unique colonial architecture. Multiculturalism (African, Indian, Chinese, European) has blended to form a unique Creole culture, and tourism is the mainstay of its economy, as well as the production of sugar and tea. Suriname, located in the northern part of South America, is the only Dutch-speaking country and its capital is Paramaribo, an old town listed as a World Heritage Site, which retains its wooden buildings from the Dutch colonial period. Suriname is a biodiversity hotspot with vast tropical rainforests, a predominantly Indian, Creole, and Indonesian population, a culturally diverse population, and an economy that relies on bauxite exports and agriculture, where natural beauty is intertwined with human history.