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 southern part of China's Shanxi Province and part of Yuncheng City, Yuanqu County is situated at the junction of Jin, Shaanxi and Henan provinces, with a total area of about 1,620 square kilometers. It has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, with a rich cultural heritage, such as Neolithic ruins and ancient architecture. With a predominantly agricultural industry that produces wheat, corn and apples, Yuanqu's economy is gradually transforming into ecotourism and mineral resources development.
With beautiful natural scenery, Yuanqu boasts the remnants of the Taihang Mountains and tributaries of the Yellow River, and attractions include the Alexandria Nature Reserve, ancient city ruins and folk culture villages. The locality focuses on ecological protection and the development of rural tourism, attracting tourists to experience simple rural life and history and culture. The transportation is convenient, with road and rail connections to major cities in the vicinity.