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.
Located in the northern part of Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, Linluo is one of the townships with the highest percentage of Hakka settlements in Taiwan. It is bordered by Neipu Township to the east and Changzhi Township to the west, with a total area of 16.26 square kilometers and a population of about 11,000 people. The name Linluo originated from the phonetic translation of the Pingpu tribe's "Linluo" community. Linluo Village was established during the Japanese colonial period and was changed to Linluo Township in 1946.
Linluo's main industry is agriculture, producing cash crops such as lotus fog, bananas and betel nuts, among which "Linluo Lotus Fog" is famous for its high quality throughout Taiwan. The area retains a strong Hakka cultural tradition, and Hakka cultural festivals are held annually. In terms of transportation, Taiwan Line 1 runs through the whole area, and it takes about 15 minutes to drive from Pingtung City and 40 minutes to drive from Kaohsiung City.
Important facilities in Linluo include the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, the Experimental Forestry Farm of the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and the Linluo Bicycle and Railroad Park, the only railroad-themed sports park in Taiwan. The park utilizes the old railway tracks of the Pingtung Line of Taiwan Railway and has become a unique landmark that combines historical memory and recreational functions.