Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Yongping County is located in the western part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, in the watershed zone between the Lancang and Nu rivers, with a total area of 2,884 square kilometers. The county is characterized by multi-ethnic settlement, with the Han, Yi and Hui ethnic groups living in harmony and a population of about 180,000 people. Yongping has a long history and was an important post on the ancient Southern Silk Road, with cultural relics such as the Bonan Ancient Road.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing walnuts, tea and Chinese herbs, of which "Yongping Walnuts" is a national geographical indication product. In recent years, Yongping has been actively developing eco-tourism. Recommended attractions include the Botai Mountain National Nature Reserve, the Jinguang Temple and the Quyong Ethnic Cultural Village. The transportation is convenient, with the Dari Railway and Hangrui Expressway running through the whole area, and Dali Airport is about 100 kilometers away. The best travel seasons are spring and fall, when the climate is mild and pleasant.