Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.
Pulandian District is located in the south of Liaoning Province and the east side of Liaodong Peninsula, belonging to Dalian City, and is an important northern gateway area of Dalian City. Geographic coordinates between 121°16′~122°20′ east longitude, 39°19′~39°59′ north latitude, south of Jinpu New District, north of Yingkou Gaizhou City, east of Zhuanghe City, west of the Bohai Sea, Pulandian Bay, the location of significant advantages. Historically, it used to be Xinjin County, which was abolished as a county and set up as a city in 1991, and was approved by the State Council to be abolished as a city and set up as a district by the State Council in 2016, becoming a jurisdiction of Dalian City. The terrain in the region is high in the north and low in the south, belonging to the temperate monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons, Biliu River, Dasha River and other water systems throughout the territory, rich agricultural resources, especially "Pulandian strawberries" national geographic indications products are famous. In recent years, Pulandian District actively develops equipment manufacturing, food processing, modern agriculture and other industries, relying on the radiation of Dalian Metropolitan Circle, accelerating urban-rural integration and ecological construction, is an important bearing place for Dalian to expand the development space and bear the transfer of industries.