Time Zone |
America/Anchorage |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-8 |
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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Horner is a small, remote community in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in south-central Alaska, USA. Located in the northern foothills of the Alaska Range, it is about 160 kilometers north of Anchorage, and relies on highways or small airplanes for transportation, and is often isolated from the outside world during the winter due to heavy snowfall. The area is characterized by pristine natural beauty, surrounded by vast coniferous forests, glacial rivers and wildlife habitats for outdoor adventure enthusiasts who want to hike, fish and see the Aurora Borealis. Sparsely populated and with a slow pace of life that retains the simplicity of interior Alaska, it is one of the hidden destinations for experiencing the polar wilderness and serene life.
Sur is a historic city in the Eastern Province of Oman, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Muscat, and is known for its traditional shipbuilding industry and natural beauty. Once an important trading hub in the Arabian Gulf, the ancient city still retains the ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese castle and an old dockyard, and its inhabitants still practice the art of building dhows (dhows) by hand, a craft that has been inscribed on UNESCO's list of non-heritage sites. Sur is surrounded by Cape Halani, a famous turtle sanctuary that attracts many visitors each year to see the green turtles laying their eggs. The city's blend of tradition and modernity, with ancient mosques in narrow alleyways juxtaposed with modern tourist facilities, makes it an excellent place to experience the maritime culture and history of eastern Oman.