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 collective territory located in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of three main volcanic islands and a number of smaller islands. The capital, Mata'utu, is located on Wallis Island and is the political and economic center of the archipelago.
The archipelago is located between Fiji and Samoa and has a total area of about 142 square kilometers. Wallis Island has beautiful lagoons and coral reefs, while Futuna Island is known for its volcanic landscape and dense vegetation. The tropical maritime climate makes it warm and humid all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 27°C.
The vast majority of the approximately 11,000 inhabitants are Polynesian, retaining a traditional tribal system and chiefly culture. Catholicism is the main religion and the local languages, Wallisian and Futuna, are official along with French. Unique kava ceremonies and handicraft weaving are important cultural symbols.
The economy is based on subsistence farming, fishing and French government subsidies, with major exports of coconuts and handicrafts. The airport at Hoshilofu is the only international airport, with international connections through New Caledonia. The infrastructure of the islands is relatively simple and retains a simple Pacific island flavor.
Located in the southeast of Shanxi Province, Yangcheng County is under the jurisdiction of Jincheng City, which was formerly known as Do Ho Suh, and has a long history and deep cultural heritage. It was once the land of the Di people during the Spring and Autumn Period, then belonged to Jin, and returned to Han during the Warring States Period, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. There is the Imperial Palace of Xiangfu, which is the first cultural mansion in northern China, and the former residence of Chen Tingjing, a university scholar in the Wenyuan Pavilion of the Qing Dynasty, which combines the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is a national 5A scenic spot; there is also the Python River Scenic Spot, which is known as the "Little Guilin in North China", with beautiful landscapes and ecological pleasantness. Yangcheng is rich in non-heritage culture. Yangcheng is rich in intangible cultural heritage, Yangcheng pig iron smelting and casting technology (plow mirror casting) was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, Yangcheng drums, Yangcheng Taoism and other folk art is unique. As an important part of Jincheng, the "Coal Capital of China", Yangcheng is actively promoting the integration of culture and tourism while inheriting the history and culture, showing the unique charm of a small northern city.