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Fajardo is a seaside city in the northeastern part of Puerto Rico, on the east coast of the main island, known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean". It is not part of an independent nation, but is a self-governing state (Commonwealth) of the United States. The city is famous for Fajardo Bay and its seven surrounding islands, of which Culebra and Vieques are popular tourist destinations.
Fajardo is home to Puerto Rico's most famous bioluminescent bay, Fajardo Bioluminescent Bay, where the blue luminescence of microorganisms in the water can be seen when boating at night. The golden sands of Playa Luquillo and the tropical beauty of El Yunque National Rainforest attract many visitors. The city's marina is a hub for transportation to nearby islands.
The city of Fajardo retains its Spanish colonial architecture, and the local economy is based on tourism, with a mix of fishing and agriculture. The annual Fiestas Patronales (Festival of the Holy Spirit), held in July, showcases traditional Puerto Rican music and dance. As a United States territory, it is bilingual in United States dollars and English/Spanish, and has easy access to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which connects it to many parts of North America.
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.