Time Zone |
Pacific/Majuro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
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. |
Located in the Lalique Islands chain of the Marshall Islands in the west-central Pacific Ocean, Aur Atoll is a typical marine atoll ecosystem consisting of 42 small coral islands in a ring with a vast lagoon in the center. The atoll covers an area of about 15 square kilometers, with a land area of only 5.3 square kilometers and a population of about 300, mainly living on Taka Island. The local people live on coconut plantation, fishing, and retain traditional navigation and canoe making skills. The waters surrounding the atoll are rich in coral reefs and are home to tropical fish and marine life, offering potential for eco-tourism. As an important part of the Marshall Islands, its natural and cultural landscapes showcase the unique charm of a Pacific island nation.
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.