Standard TimeSRT |
UTC-3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Paramaribo |
Ephrata time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
Introduction to Efrata, Suriname
Efata is a small settlement in the South American country of Suriname, located in the jungle area of the upper Suriname River, under the jurisdiction of the district of Sipaliwini. Originally founded by Christian missionaries, the name derives from the Biblical Hebrew word "Ephatha" (meaning "open up") and has a religious background. The population is predominantly indigenous and partly Maroon, and the economy is based on small-scale agriculture, fishing and traditional crafts.
Geographical and environmental characteristics
Efrata is located in the hinterland of the tropical rainforest, with a hot, humid and rainy climate, rich in biodiversity and surrounded by virgin jungle and tributaries of the Suriname River. Due to its remoteness, transportation is mainly by boat or small plane, and infrastructure is relatively basic, preserving a relatively untouched natural ecology and traditional cultural practices.
Cultural and Economic Life
The local community is centered on collective work and religious beliefs, and retains indigenous languages and ceremonial practices. The economy is based on subsistence farming (e.g. cassava, bananas) and river fishing, with occasional ecotourism projects explored in recent years. Due to its sparse population and remoteness from urban areas, Efrata represents a typical form of traditional settlement in the interior of Suriname.
Note: The content is based on common information about settlements in the interior of Suriname, and there is little publicly available information about Efrata, so for more precise data it is recommended to refer to Surinamese government or academic literature.
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