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.
Zhongshan City is located in the south-central part of Guangdong Province, China, in the center of the Pearl River Delta, adjacent to Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, and is an important member of the Pearl River Delta city cluster, which is the most economically active in China. Formerly known as Xiangshan County, the city was renamed Zhongshan in 1925 in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of China's democratic revolution. With a total area of about 1,783 square kilometers and a resident population of more than 4.4 million, the city is known for its manufacturing industry, foreign trade and scientific and technological innovation, and holds the title of "China's Home Appliances Industry Base". The city has a beautiful environment and has been awarded the UN Habitat Award. It is rich in tourism resources, including the former residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Zhan Garden and other cultural attractions. Conveniently located, the city is efficiently connected to neighboring core cities through the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway and highway network.