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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/Denver |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-6 |
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.
Artesia is a city in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States, located in the Pecos Valley region of the southeastern part of the state, about 320 kilometers from the state capital, Santa Fe. The city is known for its abundant oil and natural gas resources and is an important hub for the energy industry in the Permian Basin.
Founded in 1904, Artesia took its name from the abundant artesian wells in the area ("artesian" means artesian wells), and in the 1920s, with the rise of oil exploration, the city evolved into an energy town. Today, in addition to the energy industry, agriculture (especially dairy and cotton farming) is an important part of the local economy.
The city is home to the Artesia Museum, a historic district and public art sculptures on the theme of the oil industry. The annual "Artesia Oil Fields Festival" attracts many visitors and showcases the unique energy culture of the region. Surrounding natural attractions include the famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which is about 1.5 hours away by car.
With an elevation of 1,040 meters above sea level, Artesia has a semi-arid climate and a population of approximately 12,000 people. Conveniently located adjacent to U.S. Highway 285, the city has excellent public facilities and school districts, and is an important regional service center for southern New Mexico.