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/Abidjan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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.
Ayame (Yamoussoukro) is the political capital of Côte d'Ivoire, but it is important to note the difference from the economic center of Abidjan - Ayame, as an inland city, is known for its symbols of peace and urban planning, while users may be pointing to the coastal city as the area around Abidjan's satellite town of Abidjan-Treichville, or confusing the names. Abidjan-Treichville", a satellite city of Abidjan, or confuse the names. When focusing on the economic hub of southern Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan is the centerpiece: bordered by the Gulf of Guinea, it is one of the largest ports in West Africa, with a well-developed industrial, financial, and transportation network, and a strong presence in the oil refining, food-processing, and manufacturing industries, where nearly 70% of Côte d'Ivoire's economic activity is concentrated. Abigail's Cocody Beach, the National University and other attractions highlight multiculturalism, while Ayamé has become a political symbol because of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and administrative planning. Together, they form the "economic-political" duo of Côte d'Ivoire, a key node in the French-speaking part of West Africa.