Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Pacific/Wallis |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.
Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas collective territory in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of three main volcanic island groups, Wallis, Futuna and Alofi. The capital, Mata'utu, is located on Wallis Island. The territory has a total area of about 142 square kilometers, a population of about 11,000 (2023), and a tropical maritime climate.
It became a French protectorate in 1842 and 1888, and officially a French overseas territory in 1961. The territory enjoys a high degree of autonomy and retains a traditional chieftaincy system alongside the French administrative system. The economy is based on agriculture, fishing and French aid, and the Pacific franc is the currency.
The island has a volcanic landscape with lagoons surrounded by coral reefs. The population is predominantly Polynesian, the official language is French and Catholicism is widely practiced. Traditional culture is well preserved and the island is famous for its wood carving, bark cloth making and canoe building. Note: Fineveke is the name of a village on the island of Futuna, not an independent city.