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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.
Jiangxian County is located in the south of Shanxi Province, northeast of Yuncheng City, at the west foot of Zhongtiao Mountain and upstream of Hwoe River, and is a famous cultural county with a long history in south Jin. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the seat of the capital city of the State of Jin, "the old Jiang", and was called "the ancient capital of the State of Jin", with a history dating back to 3,000 years ago. There are abundant cultural relics and monuments in the city, such as the national cultural relics protection unit "Jin Cemetery in Jiangxian County", which witnessed the glory of the state of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period. Natural scenery and humanistic landscapes are intertwined, with the Ziyun Temple Scenic Area surrounded by mountains and lush forests, and the Boiling Spring Wetland with constant temperature all year round, which is an ideal habitat for migratory birds to overwinter. Jiangxian County is also "the hometown of Chinese hawthorn", and its specialty "Jiangxian Hawthorn" has big and sweet fruits, which is certified by National Geographical Indication. The local non-legacy culture is unique, and traditional skills such as Jiangxian drum music and paper-cutting have been passed down from generation to generation, showing the profound folklore heritage. This small city, which combines the sense of history and natural beauty, is attracting visitors from all over the world with its unique Jinnan charm.