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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.
Located in the northern part of Guangdong Province, China, Liyuan Yao Autonomous County is part of Shaoguan City, and is one of the three minority autonomous counties in Guangdong Province. Located at the southern foot of the Nanling Mountain Range, it covers a total area of 2,299 square kilometers, with mountainous and hilly terrain, and more than 80% of the area is covered by forests, which makes it blessed with unique ecological resources.
Liyuan is inhabited by the Yao people, preserving the complete Yao culture and traditional customs, and organizing ethnic festivals such as the "October Dynasty" every year. There are famous scenic spots such as Guangdong Grand Canyon, Nanshui Lake National Wetland Park and Yunmen Mountain Buddhist Culture and Ecological Tourism Area, among which Guangdong Grand Canyon is known as "the most beautiful canyon in South China", which is a paradise for hiking and photography enthusiasts.
Luyuan has ecological agriculture and tourism as its pillar industries, producing tea, bamboo shoots and other agricultural products. Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, Leguang Expressway runs through the whole territory, about 40 minutes drive from Shaoguan high-speed rail station, the transportation is convenient. In recent years, the development of green economy, was awarded the title of "National Ecological Civilization Construction Demonstration County".