Time Zone |
Pacific/Noumea |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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. |
New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a French overseas dependency in the South Pacific, not an independent country. It consists of several islands, including the main island of Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands and the Isle of Pines, and its capital is Nouméa.
New Caledonia is known for the world's largest lagoon and coral reef system, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island has a unique biodiversity, especially the rare New Caledonian crow and a rich tropical flora. Its laterite soil is rich in nickel and has some of the largest reserves in the world.
The local population is multicultural, consisting of Kanak aborigines, people of European and Asian descent. The official language is French and the common currency is the Pacific franc. The economy is based on nickel mining, tourism and fishing, and Nouméa is an important commercial and transportation hub in the South Pacific.
Visitors can experience scuba diving, whale watching, exploring the rainforest and traditional Kanak culture. The heart-shaped mangrove forests of Isle of Pines are a renowned natural wonder, while Nouméa's Tagine Bay offers a wealth of water sports opportunities.
Goodyang County belongs to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Baotou City, located in the northern foothills of the Yinshan Mountains, the central Inner Mongolia Plateau, south of Baotou, north of Darhan Maomingan Union Banner, is a typical agricultural and pastoral intertwined zone area. Grasslands, forests and mountains in the territory, spring Kunshan to alpine meadows, strange peaks and rocks known as a summer resort; Maanshan rock paintings recorded the ancient nomadic civilization of the imprint of the history of the grasslands, telling the weight of the history of the grasslands. It is rich in mineral resources, with large reserves of iron, lead and zinc, while the agriculture and animal husbandry are characterized by oat, buckwheat, beef and mutton, combining the vastness of the grassland with the delicacy of farming. Goyang is a fusion of Mongolian and Chinese cultural flavors, and folk activities such as the Naadam Conference and social fire performances are unique and charming, making it a window to experience the nature and humanity of the northern border.