Time Zone |
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.
Pinggui District, located in Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, is a newly established municipal district in 2016, with a total area of about 2,022 square kilometers and a population of about 500,000 people. It is located in the northeast of Gui, neighboring Guangdong and Hunan, and is an important node area for the radiation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Known for its rich mineral resources and agricultural economy, Pinggui was historically famous for tin mining and now focuses on the development of calcium carbonate and new materials industries. The district boasts unique karst landscapes and Yao culture, and tourist attractions such as Guba Mountain National Forest Park and Shibashui Scenic Area attract many tourists. Pinggui has convenient transportation, with Guiguang high-speed railway and highway network, which help the regional economic integration.
The economy of Pinggui District is dominated by industry, and the scale of calcium carbonate industry is one of the largest in China, which is known as the "Heavy Calcium Capital of China". In terms of agriculture, the district is rich in fruits, tea and other specialty products. Culturally, traditional festivals and customs of Yao and other ethnic minorities are rich and colorful. The region has a beautiful environment and good ecological protection, making it an ideal place for leisure tourism and investment. The government is promoting industrial upgrading and rural revitalization to create a modern city that is pleasant to live and work in.