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 |
America/Guyana |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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.
Arakaka is a town in the Upper Taco-Yutopiko Region of Guyana, located in the central region of the country in a tropical rainforest climate zone, surrounded by agriculture and forestry as the main economic activities. As a small settlement center in the region, the local population is mainly engaged in crop cultivation (e.g., fruits and vegetables) and primary product processing. Despite its small size, Arakaka plays a role in the transportation network that connects the surrounding communities to the interior of Guyana, and its unique location makes it a transit point for exploring the natural landscapes of the central part of the country. The town retains some of its colonial architecture and blends local Caribbean and South American cultural features, epitomizing Guyana's diverse society.