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Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located on the island of New Georgia in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, Munda is an important town and tourist hub in the country. As the economic center of the Western Province, Munda is known for its World War II historical sites and world-class diving spots.
Munda is situated in a natural harbor on the atolls of the Ruse Islands and has one of the main domestic airports in the Solomon Islands, Munda Airport, which connects the capital, Honiara, to the islands. The surrounding waters are known for their crystal clear 'Grand Central Station' dive area, which attracts divers from all over the world.
Munda was an important base for the Japanese during World War II, and remnants of the Battle of Cape Munda in 1943 remain today, including Japanese artillery positions and American landing sites. The local population is predominantly Melanesian in culture and retains traditional canoe making and weaving techniques.
The economy is based on fishing, copra export and tourism. Visitors can experience World War II shipwreck diving, rainforest hiking and traditional village visits. The surrounding coral reef ecosystem is classified as a global biodiversity hotspot and is home to over 500 species of reef fish.
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.