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.
Located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province, China, Fuan is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Ningde City, situated in the coastal economic zone of eastern Fujian Province, and is famous for its tea, motor industry and natural scenery. The city has a long history and is the "Hometown of Chinese Tea", producing Tanyanggongfu black tea, which enjoys an international reputation.
Economically, Fu'an is an important base for the electrical machinery industry in eastern Fujian, with a perfect industrial chain. The transportation is convenient, with the Shenhai Expressway and Wenfu Railway running through the whole territory, connecting the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta economic zones. Rich natural landscape, including Baiyun Mountain World Geopark and Liancun Ancient Residence, attracts many tourists.
Fu'an has a deep cultural heritage, with remarkable features of the She culture, and traditional folklore and cuisine such as light cakes and flat meat are well loved. Overall, it is a livable city that blends history, industry and ecology.