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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Guyana |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Liuhe District is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, located in the northern part of Nanjing, on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, and is an important part of the Nanjing metropolitan area. With a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, the area is rich in cultural heritage and natural landscapes, such as the Liuhe National Geopark and Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area. Liuha is famous for its specialties such as Longchi Carp and Liuha Pig's Head Meat, and has continued to develop economically as an industrial and agricultural base for Nanjing. Conveniently located adjacent to the main city of Nanjing, it is well connected through a network of subways and highways, making it an important node in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Located in the remote Potaro-Siparuni region of western Guyana, Apoteri is one of the largest inland indigenous villages in the Caribbean. Nestled on the banks of a tributary of the Essequibo River, it is surrounded by dense Amazonian rainforest and can only be reached by small plane or a few days' boat ride. The settlement is dominated by the Patamona Indians and retains a deep traditional culture and system of self-governance.
Apoteri is surrounded by Guyana's highest waterfall, the Kaieteur Falls, and pristine tropical ecosystems. The village is known for its community-led eco-tourism, where visitors can experience jungle trekking, bird watching and traditional hunting. Sustainable resource management is practiced in the area, and international carbon credit funding has been awarded for forest conservation, demonstrating the key role of indigenous communities in biodiversity conservation.
The inhabitants maintain a subsistence economy based on agriculture, fishing and handicrafts, with handmade weavings and wood carvings. The village infrastructure is simple and relies on solar power for electricity, reflecting a blend of tradition and modern technology. More than just a geographically remote place, Apoteri is a symbol of Guyana's aboriginal cultural resilience and rainforest guardianship.