Time Zone |
Pacific/Wallis |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
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. |
Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas collectivity located in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of three main volcanic island groups: Wallis, Futuna and Alofi. Located between Fiji and Samoa, this tropical archipelago has a total area of only 264 square kilometers and a population of about 11,000 people.
The archipelago has a tropical maritime climate, which is warm and humid throughout the year, with average temperatures ranging from 26-30°C. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs. Wallis Island is surrounded by coral reefs and has beautiful lagoons, while Futuna Island is known for its steep volcanic terrain, with its highest point at 524 meters above sea level. It is rich in biodiversity and has a unique marine ecosystem.
The local population is predominantly Polynesian and retains a traditional chiefly system. French is the official language, but Wallisian and Futuna are still widely spoken. Catholic culture has had a profound influence on social life, with numerous churches built on the island, and traditional dance and handicraft production are important cultural legacies.
The economy is based on subsistence farming, fishing and French government subsidies. The main exports are coconuts and carved wood crafts. Tourism is still being developed and visitors can experience pristine beaches, traditional villages and World War II historical sites. Mata'utu is the capital and main settlement with basic tourist facilities.
Baoxing County is located in the north of Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, in the transition zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin, and is the scientific discovery and naming place of giant pandas, with a good reputation as the "home of pandas". The Jiejinshan National Nature Reserve is an important habitat for wild pandas, and has rare plants and animals such as dove trees and red beansprouts, making it a unique place for ecological resources. Here is also the Red Army of China's Workers and Peasants Long March over the first snow-capped mountain - the location of the Jiefanshan Mountain, red culture and natural landscapes. Stony soil Tibetan township of Jiajiu Tibetan flavor, towers, turn the mountain will be unique folklore, constituting a multi-cultural scroll. Baoxing to "ecological county" as the development concept, integration of panda culture, red tourism and Tibetan customs, become a bright pearl on the western Sichuan tourism line.