Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Banan District is a municipal district of Chongqing, located in the south of the main city, and is an important node of the core plate of Chongqing Metropolitan Area and the dual-city economic circle of Chengdu-Chongqing region. It is surrounded by ecological resources such as Qiaoping Mountain and Huaxi River, with a forest coverage rate of 48%, known as the "Green Lung of Chongqing", and is characterized by the beauty of the landscape and the charm of the city. In terms of industry, Banan focuses on advanced manufacturing, biomedicine, digital economy and other fields, forming a "district with multiple parks" development pattern, while relying on the transportation network of Chongqing-Xiangshan high-speed rail, round-the-city expressway and other transportation networks to achieve rapid interconnection with the main city districts. The city has a rich cultural heritage, with historical imprints such as anti-war sites and Mudong Ancient Town, as well as specialties such as Banan Sesame Flower and Mudong River Fresh Food, which add to the fireworks atmosphere. In recent years, Banan, led by "ecological priority and green development", is accelerating the construction of a modern new city that is suitable for living, working and traveling, and has become a dynamic growth pole for Chongqing's development to the south.