Time Zone |
Pacific/Niue |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-11 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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. |
Mutalau, Niue's capital and largest settlement, is located in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific, off the northwest coast of Niue, the world's largest coral island. This pocket-sized capital has a population of around 1,600, nearly two-thirds of the country's total population, and is Niue's only port and administrative center.
Moutarau has a spectacular landscape of limestone cliffs and coral reefs, whose name means "two great reefs" in the local language. The city is surrounded by natural saltwater pools and coral caves, including the famous Taro Lagoon, which is ideal for snorkeling. The city is about 20 meters above sea level and has a tropical rainforest climate that is warm and humid all year round.
As the cultural center of Niue, Mutalau has a concentration of national hospitals, government buildings and the only hypermarket. The economy is based on fishing, tourism and remittances, and local specialties include whale watching (July-October) and traditional canoe races. The weekly market on Thursdays is a great place to experience local handicrafts and tropical fruits.
Hannan International Airport is about 2 kilometers from the city and offers flights to and from New Zealand. Visitors can visit colonial church buildings, Alofi Beach, or participate in eco-tourism programs. Note that Niue uses the New Zealand dollar, with English and Niuean as official languages, and was the first country in the world to achieve free WiFi coverage throughout its territory.
Pingyang County is located in the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province, China, and is a county under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou City. It is located on the south coast of Oujiang Mouth, east of the East China Sea, west of Wencheng County, south of Cangnan County, and north of Rui'an City. The total area is about 1051 square kilometers, with a population of nearly 900,000 people. With a long history, Pingyang County was founded in Taikang four years (AD 283) of the Western Jin Dynasty, possessing a history of nearly 1,800 years, and is a famous historical and cultural city in Zhejiang Province.
The economy of Pingyang County is dominated by industry, covering machinery, leather, plastics, electronics and other industries, while agriculture and fisheries are also well developed. The county boasts natural landscapes such as the South Yandang Mountain National Scenic Spot and the Nanji Island Marine Nature Reserve, as well as historical and cultural attractions such as the Shunxi Ancient Architectural Complex and the Monument to the Red Army's Advancing Division. Pingyang is also the hometown of Chinese mathematician Su Buqing, with deep cultural heritage and convenient transportation, with the Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou Expressway and Wenfu Railway running through the whole territory.