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 southeastern part of China's Henan Province, Douchuan County is part of Xinyang City and is situated in the Huaihe River Basin, with a total area of about 1,660 square kilometers. As of 2020, the population is about 860,000 people. The county has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of the Central Plains culture. It is mainly an agricultural area, producing rice, wheat and other crops, and its economy is gradually transforming into industry and tourism.
Diaochuan has a deep cultural heritage, being the hometown of Huang Guo during the Spring and Autumn Period, with a number of historical relics remaining, such as the ruins of the ancient city of Huang Guo. The local area is famous for its folklore and traditional festivals in South Henan, rich food culture, and specialty snacks such as Duchuan Gongmian, which is famous both inside and outside the province. In recent years, Duochuan has been actively developing eco-tourism and red tourism, attracting tourists to explore its unique charm.