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Africa/Lome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Atakpamé, the capital of Togo's Région des Plateaux, is located in the south-central part of the country, about 160 kilometers from the capital, Lomé. As the fifth largest city in Togo, Atakpamé is an important agricultural and trade center, known for its cocoa, coffee and cotton cultivation.
The city is situated on a plateau about 400 meters above sea level and has a mild and humid climate. The population of about 80,000 is predominantly Ewe and Yoruba, and the local language is Ewe, with French as the official language. The layout of the city is based on a central market with a number of commercial streets radiating from it.
Atapame is the main transportation hub in the interior of Togo, where the railroad and the national highway connecting Lomé with the cities in the north meet. The economy is based on agro-processing, with cotton mills and palm oil processing plants. The traditional weekly market is an important distribution center for goods in West Africa.
The city retains remnants of German colonial architecture such as the old train station and churches. Surrounded by traditional villages and waterfalls, the annual Yoruba festival attracts many visitors. The nearby Mont Fazio is a popular destination for hikers.
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.