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Pacific/Kosrae |
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. |
Pingelap Atoll is a remote atoll in the state of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, located in the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of about 20 small islands, with the main island, Pingelap, measuring only 1.2 square kilometers. The atoll is known for a unique genetic phenomenon - about 5% of the residents suffer from a rare form of total color blindness (achromatopsia), known as the "colorblind island", and the local people's special ability to adapt to bright light has become a hotspot for research. With a population of less than 300, the atoll's inhabitants rely on traditional fishing for their livelihoods and retain a strong Pohnpei culture, with Pingelap (a Micronesian language group) as their language. Its pristine ecology and closed environment make it a unique sample for human genetics and cultural research, and despite its inaccessibility, its mystique attracts a few explorers and scientists.
Xiaolan Town is located in the north of Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, in the core area of the Pearl River Delta, adjacent to Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhuhai and other cities, with a well-developed transportation network, and is an important node of the Guangzhou-Foshan metropolitan area and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Founded in the Ming Dynasty, the town has a history of more than 600 years and is famous for its "Chrysanthemum City". The Chrysanthemum Festival held every year is an intangible cultural heritage, which combines traditional horticulture and cultural demonstrations and attracts many tourists.
As the "China Hardware Industry Base", Xiaolan takes hardware products, audio equipment, intelligent locks and other industries as the pillar, with an active private economy, a perfect industrial chain and a high-quality business environment. In recent years, the town has been actively promoting the integration of industry and city, with both modern urban style and Lingnan water town flavor, and is a famous town in the Pearl River Delta region integrating industry, culture and livability.