Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
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.
Tilomar is an administrative district and town on the southern coast of East Timor (Timor-Leste), located within the Cova Lima Municipality. It is located on the southwestern tip of the island of Timor, adjacent to the border with West Timor, Indonesia, with a topography dominated by coastal plains and hills, and a hot and humid climate, typical of the tropical monsoon climate. The area is sparsely populated, with agriculture and fishing as its main livelihoods, growing crops such as corn and cassava, and retaining traditional Tetum cultural practices.
Historically, Tilomar was colonized by Portugal and then by Indonesia until Timor-Leste's independence in 2002. The community is predominantly Catholic, with a mix of Aboriginal ceremonies and vibrant festivals. Due to its remote location, infrastructure is relatively basic, but the natural landscape is pristine, with undeveloped beaches and coral reefs, offering potential for eco-tourism.
The economy is dependent on subsistence agriculture and lacks support for industrialization, with limited transportation and educational resources. In recent years, the government of Timor-Leste has gradually promoted rural development projects aimed at improving people's livelihoods. As a border area, Tilomar plays a delicate role in regional security and trade, and its tranquil rural landscape provides researchers with a window into Timor-Leste's grassroots society.