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/Tunis |
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.
Located in the north of Tunisia, Beja is strategically situated between the Mediterranean coast and the Sahara Desert, and is known as the "breadbasket of Tunisia" and the "Gateway to the Sahara". With a history of more than 3,000 years, this ancient city was once the meeting point of Phoenician, Roman and Arab civilizations, leaving behind a rich historical imprint.
The city's Roman ruins, Ottoman-era mosques and traditional handicraft markets speak of a multicultural fusion. As an important olive oil producing region, Beja is surrounded by rolling olive groves that fill the city with the rich scent of fruit during the annual harvest. Today, it is both a transportation hub between the desert and the coast, and a must-visit destination to experience the natural and human charms of northern Tunisia.