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 |
Pacific/Niue |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-11 |
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.
Alofi is the capital city of the Pacific island nation of Niue, and the country's only town and administrative center, located in the middle of Niue's west coast, next to the Pacific Ocean. The small city is sparsely populated, with about 600 people, and is known for its tranquil atmosphere and simple folk. As the political, economic and cultural center of Niue, Alofi has a concentration of government offices, small stores, a post office and schools. Surrounded by coral reefs with crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, the city is an important gateway for tourists to experience Niue's natural ecology and culture. The local economy is largely based on agriculture (e.g. coconuts, honey) and a slow-growing tourism industry, and the inhabitants tend to maintain a traditional Polynesian lifestyle, living in harmony with nature.