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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 southern part of Shaanxi Province, China, Ningxia County is part of Ankang City and is situated at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, a county-level administrative region known for its natural ecology and mountainous landscapes. With a total area of 3,678 square kilometers and a population of about 70,000, the county is known for its rich forest cover and biodiversity, and is regarded as a "natural oxygen bar" and an important part of the Qinling ecological barrier.
Ningxia County has a number of nature reserves and national forest parks, such as Tianhuashan National Nature Reserve, which is suitable for hiking, bird-watching and eco-tourism. It has a mild climate with four distinct seasons and cool summers, making it a summer vacation spot. Agriculture and forestry are the mainstays of the region, and specialties include walnuts, honey and Chinese herbs.
Ningshan County has a long history and deep culture, incorporating local traditions from the Qinba Mountain area. Conveniently connected to Xi'an and Sichuan via National Highway 210 and the Xi'an-Han Highway, it is suitable for self-driving tours and in-depth nature exploration.