Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+4.5 |
Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Hormuz, Iran, is a port city in Hormozgan province, located on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz, guarding the choke point of the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is an extremely important geographic location and is known as the "lifeline of the world's oil transportation". As a maritime hub of the ancient Silk Road, Hormuz was once famous for its pearl trade, and today it remains a key node for global oil transportation, undertaking the task of shipping large quantities of crude oil exports from the Middle East. The city has a hot and dry climate, a unique mangrove landscape and traditional fishing industry, a population that is mostly engaged in seafaring and trading, and a culture that blends Persian, Arab and African elements. Despite its small size, its strategic position makes it irreplaceable in the international energy landscape.
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.