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 |
Africa/Addis_Ababa |
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.
Awash, the capital of the Oromia region of Ethiopia, is located about 225 kilometers east of the capital, Addis Ababa, on the banks of the Awash River, and is an important economic and transportation hub in the eastern part of the country. The city is named "Awash" after the local Somali word for "water", emphasizing its close connection with the river. Nearby is Awash National Park, known for its spectacular volcanic landscapes, abundant wildlife such as zebras, giraffes and baboons, and valuable archaeological sites, including the discovery of ancient human fossils more than three million years old, making it one of the "Cradles of Humanity's Origins". The savannah climate, with an average annual temperature of 27°C, distinct wet and dry seasons, and lush green river valleys contrasting with the surrounding arid landscapes, attracts both nature and history lovers, and is an important gateway for experiencing Ethiopia's diverse ecology and ancient civilizations.