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 |
Asia/Vientiane |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
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.
Bannanpou, the capital of Salawan Province in southern Laos, is situated on the left bank of the Mekong River. This small, quiet city attracts tourists with its pristine natural beauty and simple folklore. Though small, the city retains the traditional Laotian atmosphere of life, with wooden houses along the river, early morning markets and the leisurely figures of monks, together painting a picture of a slow-paced life. It is an important stop on the Mekong River tour, where visitors can enjoy the karst landscape on both sides of the river by boat, explore the surrounding waterfalls and caves, or go deep into the village to experience the traditional silk weaving craft. Without the hustle and bustle of the big city, Ban Nam Phu is an ideal destination to experience the Mekong River in its truest form, while allowing travelers to experience Laos at its most authentic.