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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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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 southeastern part of Henan Province, China, Huaiyang is part of Zhoukou City and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. It has a long history with more than 6,000 years of cultural deposits and is famous for its Fuxi culture and family name culture. Huaiyang is the capital and resting place of Taihao Fuxi, known as the "Pioneer of Huaxia and Sacred Site of the Nine States".
The main attractions include the Taihao Mausoleum Temple (National 4A Scenic Spot), which organizes a grand-scale temple fair from February 2 to March 3 of the lunar calendar every year, attracting millions of tourists. Longhu National Wetland Park is the largest city-ringed lake in the Central Plains, rich in ecological resources and suitable for leisure and sightseeing. Huaiyang is also the place of origin of ten major family names, such as Chen and Hu, and has a deep cultural heritage.
The local economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism, with specialties such as Huaiyang yellow cauliflower and bushy cabbage. Transportation is convenient, with access to neighboring cities via high-speed and railroad networks. With its blend of history, culture and natural landscapes, Huaiyang is an important destination for exploring the civilization of the Central Plains.