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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Dongkou County is located in the southwest of Hunan Province, in the hinterland of Shaoyang City, at the east foot of Xuefeng Mountain Range and the upper reaches of Yuan River, and is known as the "Pearl under Xuefeng Mountain". The natural landscape and humanistic heritage of the area are intertwined: Dongkoutang Scenic Spot is famous for its canyons, waterfalls and caves; Luoxi Yao Township retains a strong Yao flavor and the architecture of footstools; and during the war period, Dongkou served as an important battlefield in the Battle of Xuefeng Mountain, and a number of historical relics have been preserved. In terms of products, Xuefeng tangerines and Dongkou tea oil are famous both inside and outside the province, among which Xuefeng tangerines are national geographic indications products for their tender flesh, sweetness and juiciness. In addition, Dongkou is also the "hometown of Cai E", the birthplace of Cai E, a modern democratic revolutionary, where red culture and natural ecology blend, attracting tourists to explore.