Time Zone |
Pacific/Noumea |
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. |
New Caledonia is a French overseas dependency in the South Pacific, not an independent country. It is located about 1,200 kilometers east of Australia and consists of several islands, including the main island of Grande Terre and the Loyalty Islands, with Nouméa as its capital. The archipelago is known globally for its unique biodiversity and rich nickel resources.
New Caledonia has the second largest coral reef ecosystem in the world and is a World Heritage Site. The island is dotted with tropical rainforests and mangroves, and has an extremely high proportion of endemic species, such as the iconic kegu thrush. Its geological history dates back to the Paleo-Gondwana period, creating a unique ultramafic landscape.
The population is multicultural, including indigenous Kanaks, Europeans and Asians, and the official language is French. The Kanak culture is characterized by traditional thatched roofs and carvings. The economy is based on nickel mining and tourism, and Nouméa's French architecture and blue coast attract many tourists.
Visitors can experience the spectacle of aerial photography at the heart-shaped mangrove islands, enjoy the white sandy beaches and turquoise sea at Pine Island, or delve into the Aqua Lagoon Nature Reserve to observe the marine life. It is also an ideal destination for scuba diving, hiking and cultural exploration, blending untouched nature with a French resort atmosphere.
Lushan is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Weihai City in Shandong Province, located in the southeastern part of Shandong Peninsula, east of the Yellow Sea, and named after the large Lushan Mountain in its territory. It is a famous hometown of longevity, coastal tourist attraction and oyster production area in China.
Lushan has 182 kilometers of coastline, Silver Beach Tourist Resort is famous for its gentle slope and flat beach, fine sand, and is known as "the first beach in the world". Dashan Coastal Tourism Resort integrates mountain and sea landscape with health culture, and is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Local oysters are produced in abundance in the area, with the annual output ranking the first in the country, and the Oyster Culture Festival is held every year.
With a beautiful environment and excellent air quality, the proportion of centenarians reaches the standard of the United Nations Longevity Township. The economy is mainly based on marine industry, tourism and modern agriculture, and there are provincial economic development zones and Binhai New Area. Qingwei Expressway and Qingrong Intercity Railway run through the whole territory, with convenient transportation, and it is an important marine economic demonstration area in Jiaodong Peninsula.