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Asia/Muscat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Pacific/Fakaofo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sur is a historic city in the Eastern Province of Oman, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Muscat, and is known for its traditional shipbuilding industry and natural beauty. Once an important trading hub in the Arabian Gulf, the ancient city still retains the ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese castle and an old dockyard, and its inhabitants still practice the art of building dhows (dhows) by hand, a craft that has been inscribed on UNESCO's list of non-heritage sites. Sur is surrounded by Cape Halani, a famous turtle sanctuary that attracts many visitors each year to see the green turtles laying their eggs. The city's blend of tradition and modernity, with ancient mosques in narrow alleyways juxtaposed with modern tourist facilities, makes it an excellent place to experience the maritime culture and history of eastern Oman.
Tokelau is not an independent country, but the capital and main settlement of the Pacific island of Tokelau. Tokelau is a self-governing territory of New Zealand and consists of three atolls (Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo), with the administrative center of Fakaofo Atoll being the village of Fale.
Fale is situated in the eastern part of Fakaofo Atoll, in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific, approximately 4,800 kilometers from New Zealand. Tokelau has a total population of approximately 1,500, with Fale as the administrative center and a relatively concentrated but small overall population that maintains a traditional community structure.
Falae has a Polynesian culture at its core, with the population mostly Christian and speaking Tokelauan and English. The economy is based on subsistence agriculture, fishing and handicraft production, with coconut products being an important resource. Due to its remote location, it is dependent on external supplies and solar power is becoming the main source of energy.
As the administrative center of Tokelau, Falae houses government offices and infrastructure. Transportation is mainly by ship, linking the other atolls to Samoa, and there is no airport, with international visits requiring a transfer to a ship via Samoa. Tokelau attracts a small number of eco-tourists with its unique natural environment and cultural heritage.
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