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/Bangui |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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.
Bakara is the capital of the Lobaye prefecture in the southwestern part of the Central African Republic, situated along a tributary of the Oubangui River, about 300 kilometers from the capital, Bangui. A regional economic hub, the city has agriculture (cotton, cassava) and diamond mining as its main industries, and is surrounded by rich mineral resources.
Located in a savannah climate zone, Bakara is surrounded by savannah and primary forests with diverse wildlife. The city retains remnants of French colonial architecture, and its predominantly Bantu population retains a culture of traditional song, dance and handicrafts.
Bakara is connected to Bangui by road and has a small airport. The city has developed slowly in recent years due to the political situation in Central Africa, but remains an important distribution center for goods and education in the southwest, with vocational and technical schools and medical facilities.