Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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. |
Located northwest of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Diriyah is the historical birthplace of the Kingdom and is known as the "First Capital of Saudi Arabia". Nestled in the Hanifa Valley, it has a rich cultural heritage and a unique mud-brick complex, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
Founded in the 15th century as the original center of power for the House of Saud, Dirieh became the capital of the first Saudi state in the 18th century and witnessed the rise of the Wahhabi sect of Islam. Its core, the Tulaif district, retains traditional Najdi architecture, including palaces, mosques and fortifications, and showcases the ancient civilization of the Arabian Peninsula.
Today, Dirieh is being transformed into a cultural tourism destination through the Dirieh Gate mega-project, combining historic sites with modern facilities to attract visitors from all over the world to explore Saudi heritage. Visitors can stroll through restored neighborhoods, experience traditional bazaars and light shows, and experience the promise of cultural heritage revitalization in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
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.