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 |
Asia/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Al-Faqqah or Al-Fakkah is a small town in central Iraq, located in the Maysan Province, near the Iranian border. It is known for its rich oil resources, and is part of Iraq's major oil-producing region, with an economy largely dependent on the oil extraction industry. Situated on the border between desert and plain, Afak has a dry and hot climate, with summer temperatures often exceeding 40°C. The population is predominantly Arab, mostly engaged in traditional agriculture and energy-related work.
The town is small and has a relatively simple infrastructure, but is often of interest to the government because of its strategic energy position. Historically, the area around Afak has been the subject of numerous regional disputes over oil interests. Culturally, the population is mostly Islamic and retains traditional tribal practices. Overall, Afak is a microcosm of Iraq's energy economy, and although it is not known as a major city, it plays a key role in the country's resource map.