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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Pingzhen is located in the western part of Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China. With an area of about 47 square kilometers and a population of about 220,000, the area is a typical metropolitan satellite city. The geographical position is connected to Jhongli District in the north and Bade District in the east, which is an important transportation hub.
Pingzhen was originally Pingzhen Township, which was upgraded to a county municipality in 1992 due to population growth, and was reorganized into a district in 2014 after Taoyuan was upgraded to a municipality. The Hakka people are the main residents of the area, and it retains rich Hakka cultural traditions, including Hakka cuisine and religious activities. The economy is dominated by the manufacturing industry, including machinery, electronics, and textiles.
Important landmarks include the Baodong Shrine (Yimin Temple), Shezi Wetland Park, and Beisi Old Street. The annual Yimin Festival on July 20 of the lunar calendar is an important cultural event that showcases the unique Hakka folklore. Transportation is available via the Taiwan 66 Expressway, National Highway No. 1 and National Highway No. 3, which connects to all parts of Taiwan.
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.