Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Lagos |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, is located on the banks of the Gurara River, a tributary of the Niger River in the center of the country, and officially replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991, with the aim of promoting a balanced development of the country. As the political heart of Nigeria, it is home to a concentration of federal government agencies, foreign embassies and the headquarters of international organizations such as the African Union Commission. The city is modern and well-planned, with Aso Rock, a landmark peak overlooking the city, and cultural landmarks such as the National Mosque and the National Arts Theater of Nigeria dotted around the area. Economically, Abuja is an important administrative, economic and cultural hub for Nigeria, with its predominantly service, financial and diplomatic sectors, and its multi-ethnic population creating a unique blend of cultures.