Time Zone |
Africa/Maseru |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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. |
Butha-Buthe is the capital of the Bokong District in northern Lesotho, about 120 kilometers north of Maseru, in the foothills of the Malabar Mountains and close to the South African border. The city was named after the fortress built by King Moshoshu I of Sotho in the 19th century to resist Zulu invasion, and "Bokong" means "fortress" in Sotho. An important pre-independence stronghold for Lesotho, Bokong retains remnants of its colonial past and is surrounded by spectacular mountainous terrain, making it a destination for hiking enthusiasts. The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with crops such as maize and sorghum being grown, and small-scale trading and handicrafts also playing a part. Despite its small size, Bokong has become a key node connecting northern Lesotho to South Africa due to its historical heritage and geographical location.
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.