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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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Africa/Nouakchott |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwest end of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Kajia is situated in the coastal area, west of the Taiwan Strait, and is a typical fishing port settlement. With an area of about 15.76 square kilometers and a population of about 30,000, the area has fishery and aquaculture as the traditional economic pillars. The area has well-known fishing ports such as Xingda Port and Baishalun, and is famous for processing seafood such as oyster roe and oysters.
The Kajia Wetland is an important habitat for international migratory birds, with over 200 species of birds recorded. In terms of humanities, it preserves the culture of the King's faith, and the Xingda Harbor Tourist Fishing Market provides fresh seafood and culinary experiences, combining ecological conservation and local industrial characteristics, making it an important tourist node in Kaohsiung's coastal area.
F'Derick is an important mining city in the Tagant region of Mauritania, located in the central arid zone of the country. Known for its rich iron ore resources, the city is a key component of the Zouerate iron ore belt, which is linked to the port of Nouadhibou by a 650-kilometer railroad and supports Mauritania's economic lifeblood.
Situated on the edge of the Sahara Desert, Frederik is characterized by a typical tropical desert climate, with an average annual temperature of about 30°C and an annual precipitation of less than 100 millimeters. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rocky deserts and sand dunes, with sparse vegetation, and the inhabitants' life and mining activities are highly dependent on groundwater resources.
The city's economy is entirely centered around iron ore mining, and the state-owned mining company SNIM has a major base of operations here. Residents are mostly mining workers and their families, and the city's infrastructure includes schools, clinics and basic commercial services, with the overall level of development significantly affected by fluctuations in international iron ore prices.
Frederik is connected to the capital city of Nouakchott by the Desert Highway and has a direct rail link to the Port of Nouadhibou, which transports millions of tons of iron ore annually. As an inland mining town, its strategic position is irreplaceable for Mauritania's export economy.