Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Pacific/Tarawa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
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.
Tabunibeiru is the capital and principal city of the Republic of Kiribati, located in the Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, nestled on the southern tip of Tarawa Atoll. As the political, economic and transportation center of Kiribati, the city has a population of approximately 50,000, making it one of the more densely populated of the Pacific island nations. The city's climate is tropical maritime, warm and humid year-round, and vulnerable to the threat of sea level rise.
Tabunibelu was the site of intense Japanese-American fighting during World War II (Battle of Tarawa), and the remaining historical sites attract a small number of tourists. The economy is based on fishing, copra exports and small-scale services, with a relatively simple infrastructure and dependence on international aid. The urban landscape is a mix of traditional thatched huts and modern architecture, and the local culture is dominated by Micronesian traditions and close-knit community life.
Despite the existential challenges posed by climate change, Tabunibeiru is a symbol of Kiribati's resilience, and its unique atoll environment and island culture are noteworthy.