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/Taipei |
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.
Located in the northeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Daliao District is situated at the junction of the Gaoping River Alluvial Plain and the Pingtung Plain, bordering the Dacheng and Renyuan Districts in the north, Wandan Township of Pingtung County in the east, Fengshan District in the west, and Dashu District in the south, with a total area of about 71.95 square kilometers, which makes the district the second-largest municipal district of Kaohsiung City in terms of area. In the early days, the area was mainly agricultural, growing rice, vegetables, etc., and then gradually developed into an area that emphasizes both industry and commerce. The district has convenient transportation, with the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line running through it and a Daliao Station, making it easy for residents to commute. Daliao is rich in natural and humanistic landscapes, such as the Xiliao Bird Watching Area and Shuangxi Park, which are good places for Kaohsiung residents to relax; there is also a traditional temple culture in the area, such as the Daliao Baoan Palace, which is full of incense and shows a strong southern Fujianese folklore. As one of the important towns in southern Taiwan, Daliao retains a unique local flavor despite urbanization, and is a typical area for experiencing local life in Taiwan.