Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Vimas (Viqueque) is an administrative district and its capital city in southeastern Timor, located in the eastern part of the island of Timor, about 183 kilometers from the capital, Dili. The region is predominantly agricultural, with an economy dependent on coffee, maize and rice cultivation, and is rich in natural beauty and traditional culture. Vimas has a population of about 70,000, mostly indigenous tribes, and retains a unique language and customs. Historically, the area played an important role during the Portuguese colonial period and the Indonesian occupation, and is now one of Timor-Leste's developing tourist destinations, attracting visitors with its tranquil rural setting and trekking routes.
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.