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/Taipei |
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 western coastal area of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Qigu is home to the largest lagoon ecosystem in Taiwan. With the famous Qigu Lagoon (also known as the Taijiang Inland Sea) and extensive salt flat wetlands, it is an important ecological conservation area in Taiwan. The Seven Stocks Salt Mountain is a landmark landscape in the area, and was once an important source of salt for Taiwan's salt industry. Mangrove forests, migratory bird habitats and the Black-faced Spoonbill Conservation Area in the area constitute rich biodiversity, attracting a large number of eco-tourism and bird-watching enthusiasts every year. It also retains the traditional fishing village culture and oyster farming industry, making it a representative area for experiencing Taiwan's coastal humanities and natural landscapes.