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Europe/Lisbon |
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UTC+0 |
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UTC+1 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Marinha Grande is a seaside city in the Leria region of central Portugal, about 130 kilometers from the capital Lisbon, known as the "City of Glass". It has been the center of Portugal's glass industry since the 18th century and still retains a long tradition of glassmaking, with the city's glass museum (Museu do Vidro) vividly illustrating the history and development of this craft. The city's magnificent Atlantic coastline, its proximity to the Silver Coast and its pine forests, complement its natural beauty and industrial heritage, attracting visitors to explore the art of glass and the beaches. As an important glass producer in Portugal, Marienborg is not only a city of industry, but also of leisure and seaside vacations, making it an ideal destination for experiencing the diverse charms of central Portugal.
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.