Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Pacific/Apia |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+14 |
Mathiston is a town in Webster County, Mississippi, United States, located in the north-central region of the state near U.S. Route 82. Founded in the late 19th century and named after early settler Mathilda Mathis, the town has a population of about 700 and is a typical rural community in the American South.
Mathiston is located about 160 kilometers north of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and only 30 kilometers from Starkville (home of Mississippi State University). Surrounded by forests and farmland, it has a typical rural southern American landscape with a humid subtropical climate.
The local economy is based on agriculture and small retail businesses, and is surrounded by large tracts of cotton and soybean farmland. The town retains a quiet community atmosphere with basic public amenities including a post office, schools, and churches. A community festival held each fall is an important local cultural tradition.
Mathiston is close to the Tombigbee National Forest for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and fishing. The college town of Starkville is a 30-minute drive away to experience Mississippi State University's campus culture and sporting events.
Pulea is the downtown core of Apia, the capital of Samoa, located on the north coast of Upolu Island. As the political, economic and cultural center of the country, Pulea has a concentration of government institutions, commercial facilities and historical landmarks.
Located in the tropical South Pacific, Pulea has a tropical rainforest climate with an average annual temperature of approximately 26°C. The city is surrounded by volcanic landscapes with a variety of natural features. Surrounded by volcanic landscapes and coral reefs, it has unique natural features such as black sand beaches and a rainy season from November to April.
The area has preserved 19th century colonial buildings such as the historic Apia Courthouse. Traditional Samoan ceremonies (fa'asamoa) mingle with modern lifestyles, and the Capitol Building on the Mulinuu Peninsula bears witness to the country's independence.
Pulea is home to Samoa's major banks, harbor and marketplace. Famous attractions include the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Fish Market and the Catholic Church, which is the gateway to experiencing Samoan weaving, song and dance culture.