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.
Located in the southwestern part of China's Guangdong Province, Yangxi County is part of Yangjiang City and is situated on the western flank of the Pearl River Delta, bordering the South China Sea, with a total area of about 1,451 square kilometers. The population is about 500,000, mainly Han Chinese, and the language is mainly Cantonese and Hakka. Yangxi has a subtropical monsoon climate with four warm seasons, abundant rainfall and rich natural resources.
Yangxi's economy is based on agriculture, fisheries and tourism. It is an important food, fruit and aquatic production base in Guangdong Province, producing lychee, longan and seafood. In recent years, industry has developed rapidly, focusing on food processing, new energy and light manufacturing. The tourism industry relies on seaside resources, such as Shapa Bay and Moon Bay, to attract a large number of tourists and promote the diversification of the local economy.
Yangxi has a rich cultural heritage, blending the traditions of Canton and Hakka, and is rich in folklore events, such as dragon boat races and Chinese New Year temple fairs. Tourism resources are outstanding, with beautiful beaches, hot springs and historical and cultural attractions, such as the Dongshuishan Ancient Village and the Yangxi Salt Farm. Conveniently connected to the Pearl River Delta region by highways and railroads, it is an ideal place for leisure and vacation as well as investment and business development.