Time Zone |
America/Guadeloupe |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Guadeloupe is a French overseas region located in the central part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It consists of the main island of Guadeloupe (divided into the islands of Basseterre and Grande Terre) and its dependencies of Marie-Galante and Ladera, making it the westernmost territory of the European Union. The capital city of Basseterre is located on the island of Basseterre, while the economic center is the city of Pointe-a-Pitre, which has an international airport and a deep-water port, and is an important transportation hub in the Caribbean. Tourism is well developed, famous for its black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, rainforests and rum, and the culture is a blend of French, African and Caribbean traditions, with French as the official language. The economy is based on agriculture (bananas, sugar cane), tourism and light industry, and is one of the more economically developed of the French Overseas Departments.
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.