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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.
Tianquan is located in the western part of Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, in the transition zone from the Sichuan Basin to the Tibetan Plateau, and is an important node of the ecotourism loop in western Sichuan and a major gateway to Tibet. With over 70% forest coverage, the county has core scenic spots such as Horn River and Erlang Mountain, of which Horn River is famous for its rare flora and fauna (e.g. wild takin) and alpine canyon scenery, making it a "natural oxygen bar" and ecological study destination. Tianquan has a long history, the ancient tea-horse road has a deep cultural heritage, and there are red resources such as the site of the Red Army's Long March and the Battle of Luding Bridge. As "China's ecological charm county", the local relying on selenium-rich soil and high-quality water, the development of tea, Chinese herbs and other ecological industries, Tianquan tea, Erlangshan mineral water and other products are renowned both inside and outside the province. Tianquan, with its natural beauty and humanistic charm, is a tourist destination in western Sichuan that integrates ecological sightseeing, cultural experience and recreational vacation.