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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Located in the northern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Qishan is a famous historical, cultural and agricultural town. The area is famous for its banana industry, known as the "Kingdom of Bananas", and the bananas produced in the area are of high quality and abundant. Qishan Old Street retains the baroque architectural style of the Japanese colonial period and incorporates traditional elements of southern Fujian, forming a unique cultural landscape. Important landmarks include the Qishan Railway Station (formerly the Sugar Railway Station), which was built in 1915, and the Gothic-style Qishan Catholic Church. The annual Banana Cultural Festival and special banana food (such as banana cake and banana ice) attract a large number of tourists. The Chishang Mountain area is also rich in natural landscapes, such as Meinong Lake and the surrounding hilly terrain, making it an important tourist and agricultural demonstration area in Southern 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.