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UTC+0 |
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Hot Spring County is located in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, which is situated in the northwestern border area and adjacent to Kazakhstan. The county is famous for its rich hot spring resources, with several natural hot springs, the water temperature is suitable and rich in minerals, and it is known as "sacred mountain and holy water, the spring capital of the western region". The name "Hot Springs" is derived from this feature.
Hot Spring County has magnificent natural scenery and excellent ecological environment, with a variety of landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, wetlands and forests. It is an important eco-tourism destination in Xinjiang, with a cool climate in summer, making it a summer resort. The local area is inhabited by many ethnic groups such as Han Chinese, Mongolians, and Kazakhs, and has a diversified blend of ethnic cultures.
The county's economy is based on animal husbandry, agriculture and tourism, with specialties including beef, mutton and dairy products. Transportation relies mainly on highways, and it is connected to the road network of the whole of Xinjiang through the G219 National Highway. The best tourist season is from May to October.
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.