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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Guernsey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+1 |
Located in the northern part of Nantou County, Taiwan Province of China, Puli is situated in the geographic center of Taiwan and is known as the "Heart of Taiwan". This mountainous basin of about 400-500 meters above sea level is famous for its mild climate, high-quality water and rich produce.
Puli is an important agricultural area in Taiwan, producing wild rice shoots, passion fruit, roses, and other crops, and is also famous for the Shaoxing wine produced by the Puli Distillery. The area is rich in cultural assets, including the Taiwan Geographic Center Monument, Puli paper making, butterfly crafts and other specialty industries, while preserving the culture of the Bazai and other aboriginal people.
As an important gateway to well-known scenic spots such as Sun Moon Lake and Qingjing Farm, Puli combines humanistic heritage and natural scenery, making it an important destination for exploring the characteristics of central Taiwan.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen are two Norwegian Overseas Territories, located in the Arctic region, that are not independent states. Svalbard is situated in the Arctic Ocean, between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, with the largest settlement on the main island, Spitsbergen, which is demilitarized under the 1920 Treaty of Svalbard, which gives Norway sovereignty over the island, but which is free to enter and exit and to engage in economic activities by citizens of the contracting parties. Jan Mayen, on the other hand, is a volcanic island in the North Atlantic Ocean with no permanent inhabitants and a Norwegian weather station and navigation facilities. Because of their geographic proximity and administrative links, the two areas are classified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) under the same entity code, and together they constitute a strategically important Norwegian pivot point in the Arctic, with value for scientific research, shipping and resource development.