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 western part of China's Heilongjiang Province and under Qiqihar City, Yian County is situated at the northern end of the Songnen Plain, with an excellent geographical location and convenient transportation. With a total area of about 3,685 square kilometers and a population of about 500,000, the county, with agriculture as its leading industry, is one of China's important commercial grain bases, producing corn, soybeans and rice.
With a long history and deep cultural heritage, Yi'an County is rich in natural resources and ecological landscapes, such as wetlands and forest resources. In recent years, the county has been actively developing green agriculture and tourism, attracting tourists to experience the countryside and natural scenery. The economy is based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, while gradually promoting industrialization and urbanization.
Overall, Yian County is a region characterized by agriculture with ecological and tourism potential, playing an important role in the development of Northeast China.