Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
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.
Xia County is located in the south of Shanxi Province, China, belonging to Yuncheng City, located at the junction of Jin, Shaanxi and Henan provinces, is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The county has a long history and is said to have been the seat of the capital city of the Xia Dynasty, Anyi, hence the name "Xia County". It has a rich cultural heritage, such as Sima Guang's Tomb, Yu Wang City Ruins and Dui Yun Cave, which attracts many history and culture enthusiasts.
Xiaxian is mainly an agricultural area, producing wheat, corn and apples, while gradually developing tourism based on its hot spring resources and ecological advantages. The local transportation is convenient, connecting to major cities around the region by road and rail, and the mild climate with four distinct seasons makes it suitable for tourism and residence. Blending ancient traditions with modern development, Xiaxian is an ideal destination for exploring the history, culture and natural beauty of Shanxi.