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Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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. |
Lénakel, Vanuatu is the main town and administrative center of the island of Tanna in the Republic of Vanuatu, located in the southern province of the country. As an important port town on the west coast of Tanna, Lénakel is a hub of the local economy, trade and transportation, and is known for its vibrant marketplace and traditional culture.
Lenakel is situated on the western coastal plain of Tana Island, backed by Mount Yasur - one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world. The town has a population of around 3,000, and is predominantly Melanesian, with residents mostly speaking Bislama, English or French. Surrounding villages preserve traditional culture such as ancient kava ceremonies and hula dances.
The economy of Lenakel is based on agriculture (coconut, kava), fishing and tourism. A weekly open-air market is a local specialty, selling handicrafts, tropical fruits and fresh seafood. From here, visitors can travel to view the Yasur Volcano or explore natural attractions such as the Blue Hole and the Black Magic Forest for a taste of the untouched South Pacific.
Lineker has the main jetty on Tanna Island, with connections to the capital city of Port Vila. Whitegrass Airport is about 10 kilometers from the town and offers domestic flights. Town facilities include a school, medical center and simple accommodation, all in a rustic island style.
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.