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 |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
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.
Baltimore is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, is a port city with a history of more than 300 years. A hero of the Revolutionary War, the National Museum of the Stars and Stripes tells the story of America's birth, and the Fort McHenry National Defense Site was the inspiration for "The Star-Spangled Banner Never Falls". The city is culturally diverse, with Johns Hopkins University and Hospital known globally and the Baltimore Museum of Art housing treasures from classic to modern. Food lovers must try the iconic Blue Crab Cuisine, and the Inner Harbor scene, with its mix of historic buildings, aquariums and shopping centers, is a must-see for visitors. As a major shipping hub, Baltimore combines industrial energy with waterfront charm, making it a unique "Charm City" on the East Coast.