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Asia/Jerusalem |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Jerusalem is the declared capital of Israel and Palestine, located in the Judean Hills region of the Middle East, and has a history of over 3,000 years. A holy site for the three major religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the city is divided into West Jerusalem (the modern commercial center) and East Jerusalem (the Old City area). The Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains iconic sites such as the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock Mosque.
Jerusalem is the seat of Israel's governmental institutions, including the Knesset and the Supreme Court, but is not generally recognized as the capital by the international community. The city's population of approximately one million is a blend of Jewish, Arab and Armenian communities, and Hebrew and Arabic are spoken. Its unique status has led to a long history of political controversy while attracting pilgrims and tourists from around the globe.
The economy is dominated by tourism, religious services and high-tech industries, with academic institutions such as the Hebrew University. Visitors can explore the Old City bazaar, the Holocaust Memorial and the Mount of Olives landscape. Jerusalem has a Mediterranean climate with four distinct seasons, with spring and fall being the best times to visit. Transportation in the city relies on the light rail and buses, and the city retains a combination of ancient stone buildings and modern amenities.
Located in the southwestern part of Taichung City, Taiwan, China, Dadu District is one of the important administrative districts in Taichung City. It is bordered by Wurih District in the east, Longjing District in the west, Changhua County in the south and Shalu District in the north, with a total area of about 37 square kilometers. The terrain of the district is dominated by tablelands and plains, and the Dawu River flows through the south side, forming a natural boundary.
The district has a long history, and was an important settlement as early as the Qing Dynasty, deriving its name from the Pingpu community, "Dawu She". There are many cultural relics in the district, such as the Wanxing Palace and the Sulphur Creek Academy, demonstrating the deep cultural heritage of southern Fujian. The economy is based on agriculture and small and medium-sized enterprises, with specialties including watermelons, rice and other agricultural products.
The district has convenient transportation, with Taiwan Avenue and the Zhongshan Expressway running through the whole area, and is about 30 minutes' drive from the center of Taichung City. With the development of the Taichung Science and Technology Corridor in recent years, it has gradually attracted high-tech industry investment and become an emerging development area in Taichung.