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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. |
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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Situated in the northwestern coastal area of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, and bordered by the Taiwan Strait to the west, Mida District has a total area of 14.7772 square kilometers and a population of about 19,000 people. It was formerly known as "Maituo Harbor", so named because the land resembles the earlobe of "Maituo Buddha". The region's main industries are fisheries and agriculture, with a rich culture of lice breeding, and the annual "Lice Culture Festival" is an important local tourist event.
Mituo has a long coastline and the ecologically rich Luo Di Shan Natural Park, of which the Mituo Coastal Recreation Area is famous for its "Coastal Light Corridor" landscape. In terms of humanities, traditional fishing techniques and straw mat weaving have been preserved, and the Nanliao Fishing Harbor provides fresh seafood every day. The area is connected to downtown Kaohsiung via the Taiwan 17th and 28th lines, and is a coastal area that combines ecology, culture, and fishing village characteristics.
Mirbat is a coastal town in the Dhofar Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman, located in the south of the country on the Arabian Sea coast near the Yemeni border. The city is known for its rich history and unique natural environment, and was an important hub of the ancient frankincense trade route. Surrounded by lush oases and mountainous landscapes, Mirbat has a monsoon-influenced climate with wet and rainy summers, in contrast to the mostly arid regions of Oman.
The local economy has traditionally relied on fishing, agriculture and frankincense production, with a gradual development of eco-tourism in recent years. Mirbat retains traditional mud-brick buildings and forts, such as the Mirbat Castle, reflecting the cultural heritage of southern Oman. The area is also home to wildlife such as the Arabian leopard, attracting nature lovers to explore.
As an important town in the Dhofar Governorate, Mirbat is connected by road to major cities such as Salalah, and its infrastructure continues to improve, but it still maintains a tranquil fishing village feel. Its unique location and historical and cultural values make it a hidden jewel in southern Oman.