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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Lome |
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.
Located in the central region of the West African country of Togo, Ayangré is the capital city of the department of Ayangré. The city is situated on the high plateau of the Togolese interior, about 150 kilometers from the capital Lomé, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level, and enjoys a relatively cool and pleasant climate. As the administrative and commercial center of the region, Ayengere has an important position in agricultural trade and handicraft production.
Ayengere has a rich traditional culture, with a predominantly Ewe and Kabyle population that retains distinctive folk festivals and handicraft traditions. The economy is dominated by agriculture, with corn, cassava, cotton and other crops grown, and small-scale animal husbandry in the surrounding areas. In recent years, the city's infrastructure has been gradually improved and it has become an important transportation hub connecting the north and south of Togo.
Ayengere is surrounded by rolling hills and primitive villages where visitors can experience traditional African village life. The city market is famous for local handicrafts and agricultural products, especially hand-woven fabrics and wood-carved crafts. The area also retains remnants of colonial architecture, showing the historical features of the German Togolese period, and is an important stop on a tour of Togo's interior.