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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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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.
Located in the northwestern part of China's Hubei Province, Zhuxi County is part of Shiyan Municipality and is situated at the junction of Hubei, Chongqing and Shaanxi Provinces, boasting rich natural resources and unique cultural heritage. With beautiful mountains and rivers, the forest coverage rate is as high as 76.8%, which is a national ecological demonstration area, known as "natural oxygen bar".
Zhuxi has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of Chu culture. There are many historical relics in the area, such as the ancient salt road, Ming and Qing dynasty ancient building complexes. The area is famous for its tea, Chinese herbs and eco-agriculture, and Zhuxi tea is a Chinese Geographical Indication product. In addition, Zhuxi also retains a rich folk culture, such as folk songs and shadow plays, showing strong local characteristics.
Visitors can enjoy magnificent natural landscapes, such as Bagua Mountain Nature Reserve and Longba Reservoir, while experiencing simple rural life and unique food culture, such as traditional delicacies like Zhuxi Steam Pots and preserved meat. Zhuxi is an ideal destination that combines natural ecology, history and culture with leisure tourism.