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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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 northeastern part of China's Guizhou Province, Shichian County is part of Tongren City, with a total area of 2,173 square kilometers. Located in the Wuling Mountains, it has a humid climate and excellent ecological environment, and is famous for its karst landforms and geothermal resources.
Shiqian has a thousand years of hot spring culture, the ancient hot spring group is known as "China's hot spring township". At the same time, it is the birthplace of Chinese moss tea, and Shiqian moss tea is a national geographical indication product. Multi-ethnic settlement (mainly Gelao, Dong), retaining a unique Nuo opera, crying marriage song and other intangible cultural heritage.
The ancient architectural complexes of Ming and Qing dynasties, such as Shiqian Prefecture Wen Temple and Wanshou Palace, are well preserved, and Chengnan Hot Spring Scenic Spot combines natural and humanistic landscapes. Yao Shang Gelao Cultural Village offers original folklore experience, and the Fodingshan National Nature Reserve within its territory is a biodiversity hotspot.