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.
Lincang, located in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province and bordering Myanmar, is an important border city of China facing South and Southeast Asia. With Dali in the north, Pu'er in the east and Kokang in the west, Lincang is an important node in the "Belt and Road" initiative. With Wa culture as its core, Lincang has unique human heritage such as Cangyuan Cliff Painting (one of the oldest cliff paintings in China) and the Wa Sigangli Legend, with a rich ethnic flavor. At the same time, as the core production area of Pu'er tea, Iceland, Xigui and other famous mountains have spread the aroma of tea far and wide, with a deep tea culture. In terms of natural scenery, the Tropic of Cancer passes through the city, and there are ecological treasures such as the Cangyuan Wa Mountains and the Nanlao River Nature Reserve. Border trade and cross-border tourism are flourishing, making it an excellent place to experience the diverse cultures and charms of Yunnan's borderlands.