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.
Xinglong County is located in the southeast of Chengde City, Hebei Province, the eastern part of the Yanshan Mountain Range, located in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei intersection, is an important node connecting North China and Northeast China. Here, the mountains are stacked, the forest coverage rate of more than 70%, with Wuling Mountain National Nature Reserve, Liuliping National Forest Park and other natural treasures, is an important ecological barrier in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. As the "hometown of Chinese chestnuts", Xinglong produces high-quality chestnuts, apples and other fruits, and the products are exported to home and abroad. Relying on ecological advantages, the local actively develop eco-tourism, all seasons are scenic: spring to enjoy the mountain flowers, summer to avoid the summer heat, autumn to see the red leaves, winter play ice and snow, attracting tourists from all directions. Xinglong with its unique natural and cultural charms, become a bright pearl at the foot of Yanshan.