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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.
Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu is located in the southwest of Gansu Province, on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, and is home to many ethnic groups, including Tibetans and Chinese, and is known as "Little Tibet". With an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters above sea level, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is home to vast grasslands (such as Meiren Grassland), deep canyons (such as Zagana Stone City), clear plateau lakes (such as Ga Hai), and Tibetan Buddhist shrines (such as Labrang Monastery and Langmusi Monastery). The unique blend of natural and humanistic landscapes, grassland flowers in summer, snowy landscapes in winter, and the intertwining of meridians, streamers and pastoral songs create a rich Tibetan flavor on the plateau. As an important node of the Silk Road, Gannan preserves the original ecology and carries multiple cultures, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Tibetan culture and exploring natural wonders.