Time Zone |
Asia/Ashgabat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ashgabat, the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, is situated in the heart of Central Asia on the edge of the Karakum Desert, and is known as the "White City" because of its white marble buildings. An important hub on the ancient Silk Road, the city is a blend of Persian, Islamic and modern architecture, with landmarks such as the 75-meter-high Neutral Gate, topped by a gold-plated statue of Niyazov, and the Independence Monument, a symbol of the country's post-Independence vitality. With its arid climate, hot summers and mild winters, Ashgabat is the political, economic and cultural center of Turkmenistan, where the oil and gas industry drives the city's growth, while its unique desert cityscape and rich Central Asian flavor attract global attention.
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.