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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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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.
Qingchuan County is located in the northern part of China's Sichuan Province, under Guangyuan Municipality, at the junction of Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi Provinces, with a total area of about 3,271 square kilometers. The county is dominated by mountainous terrain with over 70% forest coverage and excellent ecological environment, and is an important part of the Giant Panda National Park. Qingchuan has a long history, with human activities as early as the Neolithic Age, and boasts a rich culture of the Three Kingdoms and folk traditions.
Qingchuan is known for its natural scenery and eco-tourism, with well-known attractions including Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Bailong Lake Scenic Area, and Qingxi Ancient Town. after the Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008, Qingchuan Donghekou Earthquake Ruins Park became a commemorative and educational base. The area is rich in black fungus, honey and other specialties, and has been awarded the National Geographical Indication Certification for "Qingchuan Black Fungus".
The economy is based on agriculture and tourism, with emphasis on ecological protection and sustainable development. Qingchuan is conveniently connected to cities such as Chengdu and Xi'an by highways and railroads, and has been actively developing green industries and rural tourism in recent years, attracting tourists to experience the beauty of nature and culture.