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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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America/La_Paz |
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UTC-4 |
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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.
Azurduy is a municipality in the Department of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, named after Juana Azurduy, a hero of the War of Independence. Located in the eastern foothills of the Andes, at an altitude of about 2,500 meters above sea level, it is a highland valley terrain with a mild and dry climate.
The area retains a strong colonial architectural style and Quechua cultural traditions, with agriculture and animal husbandry as the main economic pillars, corn, potatoes and alpaca farming are local specialties. The traditional festival of Pachamama, held every June, attracts many tourists.
The area around Azuduy is dotted with hiking trails that lead to cloud forests and the ruins of the Inca Trail. The nearby fortifications of Pucará and the Church of Santa Lucía bear witness to the fusion of Spanish colonization and indigenous culture in the 16th century. The local handicraft market is famous for its woolen weavings and pottery.
Sucre, the provincial capital, can be reached by car in about 3 hours, during the rainy season (December-March) it is necessary to pay attention to the conditions of the mountain roads. Visitors are advised to plan a 2-3 day cultural and eco-tour in conjunction with the neighboring ancient town of Tarabuco and the Petroglyph site of Chichos.