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 |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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.
Kouhu Township is located on the southwest coast of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, in the alluvial plain of Turbid Water Creek, with a total area of about 80 square kilometers and a population of about 28,000 people. The township is bordered by Shuilin Township to the east and the Taiwan Strait to the west, making it a typical comprehensive production area for fisheries and agriculture.
Kouhu Township's main economic pillars are aquaculture and fisheries and agriculture, with important aquaculture bases in Taiwan for clams, oysters, and oyster roe, of which "Kouhu Oyster Roe" is a specialty agricultural product known throughout Taiwan. There are many fishing ports and aquaculture zones in the township, forming a complete aquaculture industry chain.
Kouhu Township has ecological reserves such as the Chenglong Wetland and the Yiwu Stagnant Flood Pond, which are important habitats for migratory birds. In terms of humanities, it retains the traditional Minnan culture, and organizes folk activities such as the King Boat Festival and the Drawing of the Kwu, etc. every year. The Jinhu Master Wan Shan Temple is an important local faith center, recording the historical memory of the 1845 flood.
Kouhu Township is connected to the cities of Chiayi and Tainan via the Taiwan 61 West Coast Expressway, and is about 40 minutes from the Yunlin High Speed Rail Station. With flat terrain, dense rivers and canals, and a typical coastal wetland landscape, Kouhu Township is an important ecological and fishery town in Yunlin County.