Time Zone |
Pacific/Tarawa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ravanavi (Banaba), also known as Ocean Island, is a remote island in the Republic of Kiribati, located in the west-central Pacific Ocean about 300 kilometers from the capital city of Tarawa. The island is known for its rich phosphate deposits, and was once a globally important phosphate mining center in the early 20th century, attracting Australian and British mining companies. However, over-exploitation has led to the depletion of the resources, the destruction of the island's ecosystem, and a sharp decline in the number of inhabitants from more than 2,000 in its heyday to less than 200 today. Famous for its unique atoll landscape and rich marine life, Ravanavi is a hidden paradise for divers and nature lovers. Despite its distance from the mainland, the island has retained its traditional Kiribati culture and way of life, and quietly speaks of the history and natural beauty of the Pacific islands.
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.