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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Phoenix |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
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.
Aguila (Aguila Fria), located in central Arizona in Maricopa County, USA, is a historic community whose name is derived from the Spanish word for "cold water" and is closely associated with the Aguila River, which runs through the area. Originally a Native American settlement, the area grew as a result of mining and agricultural development in the 19th century. Located on the edge of the Sonoran Desert, the climate is arid with little rain, hot summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. Nestled around Aguila is the Aguila National Monument, which preserves a large number of prehistoric petroglyphs and shell mounds, making it an important site for the study of Paleo-Indian cultures. Today, the area is dominated by small-scale farming, ranching and tourism, and the community has a peaceful atmosphere that still retains the unique desert flavor and historical imprint of the Southwest.