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.
Donghai County is located in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, China, under Lianyungang City, on the coast of the Yellow Sea, and is an important part of the East Bridgehead of the Asia-Europe Continental Bridge. The county is named "Donghai" to symbolize its geographical location adjacent to the East China Sea, with a total area of about 2,037 square kilometers and a population of about 1.2 million.
Donghai County's economy is characterized by agriculture, crystal industry and tourism, and it is China's famous "Crystal Capital" with the world's largest crystal market. The rich reserves and high quality of crystals here attract a large number of domestic and foreign merchants every year. In addition, Donghai also produces high-quality rice and hot springs, and the town of Hot Springs is a well-known leisure and vacation destination.
Culturally, Donghai County has a deep history, with historical monuments such as the Daxianzhuang Ruins, and has nurtured historical figures such as the famous Han general Zhong Li-mi. The transportation is convenient, with many trunk lines such as Lianhuo Expressway and railroad running through the whole territory, and only 30 minutes' drive from Lianyungang port and airport.