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America/Grenada |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Gouyave is the most famous fishing town in the Caribbean island of Grenada, located in the parish of St. John's on the west coast of the main island, about 7 kilometers from the capital city of St. George's. As the "fishing capital" of Grenada, it is known for its lively Friday night fish market, where fishermen auction off the day's catch of fresh tuna, snapper and lobster directly on the beach.
Bordered by lush hills and facing the Caribbean Sea, Guelph was historically known for its French colonial cultivation of nutmeg and cocoa. The town's original name, "Salp", was changed to its current name in honor of the French revolutionary, the Comte de Gouyave. The town still retains its colonial architecture and the nutmeg factory is one of the mainstays of the local economy.
In late June and early July, Gouyave hosts the "Fisherman's Birthday Festival", which includes fishing competitions, musical parades and traditional dances. The nearby Lefla Falls and Seven Sisters Falls are popular hiking destinations. The town is also surrounded by black sand beaches and coral reefs for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore the marine life.
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.