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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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 northern part of Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, Yanpu Township is a typical agricultural township, famous for fruit cultivation, such as lotus fog and honey dates. The township is adjacent to Shandimen Township in the east and Ligang Township in the west, with a total area of about 64.3 square kilometers and a population of about 28,000 people. The Ailiao River flows through the township, giving rise to a fertile alluvial plain that provides good conditions for agricultural development.
The name of Yanpu Township originates from the history of Yanpu Chaizhuang, which was established by settlers during the Qing Dynasty, and now includes the villages of Xinwei, Pengcuo, and Yonglong. Important local attractions include Ciyun Temple, Yanpu Fishing Harbor, and the Agricultural Products Direct Marketing Center, and the annual Lotus Mist Festival attracts many tourists. In terms of transportation, it is connected to the neighboring townships in Pingbei by the Taiwan 27th Highway, and is about an hour's drive from Kaohsiung City.
As one of the core agricultural areas in the Pingtung Plain, Yanpu Township continues to develop exquisite agriculture and leisure and tourism industries, while preserving the strong traditional cultural atmosphere of southern Fujian, making it a distinctive area for experiencing Taiwan's rural landscape.