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 southern part of China's Guizhou Province, Pintang County, part of the Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, is famous for its karst landscape and natural wonders. The area is home to the FAST Eye in the Sky (500-meter aperture spherical radio telescope), the world's largest single aperture radio telescope, which promotes astronomical research and science tourism. Pintang also boasts natural attractions such as the Zhaobu Scenic Area and the Kacha Waterfalls, and integrates the cultures of the Buyi, Miao and other ethnic minorities. The economy is based on agriculture, tourism and new energy industries, and the climate is pleasant with an average annual temperature of 16°C, making it suitable for eco-travel. The transportation relies on highways and is about 200 kilometers from Guiyang, which is gradually becoming a distinctive tourist destination in southwestern Guizhou.