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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.
Pingba District is located in the central part of Guizhou Province, China, under Anshun City, in the core of the Qianzhong Economic Zone, with an area of about 999 square kilometers and a population of about 350,000 people. It is famous for its karst landscape, Tunbao culture and ecological resources, and is an important tourist and agricultural base in Guizhou.
Pingba has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and an average annual temperature of 14°C. The area is characterized by long rivers, high forest coverage and natural landscapes such as Red Maple Lake, making it a beautiful and livable environment.
Pingba is one of the birthplaces of the Ming Dynasty's Tunbao culture, preserving historical relics such as Tianlong Tunbao and Tiantai Mountain, and blending the traditions of the Han and ethnic minorities. The local intangible cultural heritage, such as local theater and carvings, is rich, demonstrating a deep historical heritage.
The economy is based on agriculture, tourism and light industry, and is famous for high-quality rice and tea. The Hongfeng Lake tourist attraction attracts a large number of tourists every year, while relying on the transportation advantages (Shanghai-Kunming high-speed railway and high-speed road network), it is actively developing eco-tourism and green industries.