City Time Difference Time difference between Hulumale and Java：Hulumale is 5 hours behind compared to Java

Introduction to Hulhumalé, Maldives

Hulhumalé is an artificial island in the Maldives built to relieve the population pressure on the capital city of Male', located in the north-eastern part of the North Male' Atoll. The modernly planned city is connected to the Male International Airport by a bridge and serves both residential and tourist functions, with wide streets, residential areas and commercial facilities.

City Character and Planning

Hulu Male is designed as a 'sustainable city' with parks, bicycle paths and a sewage system. Its beaches retain the Maldives' signature white sand and turquoise sea, and the surrounding dive sites and resorts offer a wealth of water activities for visitors. The city is designed to be at a higher elevation to counter the threat of sea level rise.

Travel & Transportation

Hulu Male is a 10-minute drive from Velana International Airport. With both a local living atmosphere and tourist services, it is a unique destination for experiencing the urban culture and natural beauty of the Maldives.

Overview of Sao Tome and Principe (note on "Java")

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.