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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.
Part of the Kizilsu or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Wuqia County is located in the northeastern part of the Pamir Plateau and is one of the westernmost border counties in China. The county is bordered by the city of Atushi in the east and Kyrgyzstan in the west, with a total area of about 19,000 square kilometers and an average altitude of about 3,000 meters. Wuqia is a multi-ethnic settlement, with the Kyrgyz as the main ethnic group, and retains a rich nomadic culture and traditional customs, such as horse racing, gripping sheep and other intangible cultural heritage.
Wuqia is located in the intersection of Tianshan Mountain and Kunlun Mountain, the terrain is dominated by high mountains and river valleys, and the climate is arid and cold. There are rivers such as the Toshkan River in the territory, which have nurtured unique grassland and desert ecosystems. The local area contains mineral resources such as iron and copper, and the economy is based on animal husbandry and border trade. The famous Irkeshtan port is an important trade route between China and Central Asian countries.
Wuqia is known as the "West Pole of China", where you can enjoy the latest sunset in China. The Kirghiz folk songs and dances, and the epic poem "Manas" are inherited here. Attractions include the Yuchitash Grassland and the border town of Smukhana, attracting tourists to experience the highland scenery and cross-border culture. The local cuisine is characterized by dairy products and hand-held mutton, reflecting the tradition of nomadic life.