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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.
Located in the northeastern part of China's Qinghai Province and the capital of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gonghe County, with an average altitude of about 3,200 meters, is situated in the transition zone between the Tibetan Plateau and the Loess Plateau. It is known for its magnificent natural landscapes, including attractions such as Qinghai Lake (China's largest inland saltwater lake), Riyue Mountain and the Inverted Flow River, making it a popular destination for eco-tourism and photography.
Republican County is a multi-ethnic area where Tibetans, Han Chinese, Hui and other ethnic groups live together in harmony. The Tibetan Buddhist culture is profound, with historic religious buildings such as the Shi Naihai Monastery. The local economy is dominated by animal husbandry, tourism and clean energy (such as wind power), with barley and yak products being the specialty products. Conveniently located at an important node of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway and Railway, it is suitable for exploring the highland style and cultural heritage.