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Pacific/Kosrae |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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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. |
Located in the eastern part of the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean, Ifalik Atoll is the easternmost atoll in the Yap State of the Federated States of Micronesia, about 720 kilometers from the main island of Yap. The atoll consists of four small islands, with a total land area of only 1.5 square kilometers and a lagoon area of 2.43 square kilometers.
Ifalik Atoll has a typical tropical maritime climate with an average annual temperature of about 28℃. The terrain of the atoll is low and flat, with the highest point not exceeding 3 meters above sea level. The island is covered with dense coconut groves and tropical vegetation, and the surrounding waters are rich in coral reef ecosystems, which are the habitat of sea turtles and a variety of tropical fish.
According to the most recent data, Ifalik Atoll has a resident population of approximately 500 people, who rely mainly on fishing and coconut cultivation for their livelihood. The traditional Micronesian culture is unique and the language is Micronesian. Due to the remoteness of the island, the infrastructure is relatively simple and contact with the outside world is mainly by boat.
Ifalik Atoll attracts a few adventure travelers with its pristine natural beauty and rich marine biodiversity. The unspoiled coral reefs surrounding the atoll offer unique experiences for diving enthusiasts. The local tourism industry is currently in its infancy and remains relatively underdeveloped.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.