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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Zagreb |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
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.
Belišće is a town in the Slavonia region of eastern Croatia, located in the Osijek-Baranja county, about 30 kilometers from the capital Osijek. The town is situated on the banks of the Drava River, next to the famous Koprivnica-Kitlje Nature Reserve, and boasts a rich natural landscape and a mild continental climate.
Belišće developed in the 19th century due to the rise of the timber industry, once known as the "Belišće Paper Mill". Today the economy is based on agriculture, food processing and small-scale manufacturing, and the surrounding area is rich in wheat and corn. The town retains historical buildings such as St. Anthony's Church in the neoclassical style, reflecting the cultural traditions of the Slavonian region.
Visitors can engage in fishing and cycling activities along the Drava River or explore the nearby wetlands for bird watching. Folklore festivals and traditional food festivals (e.g. barbecues and wine tastings) held every summer attract many visitors. Transportation connects to Osijek via the D2 highway, providing easy access to the Croatian interior and the Hungarian border.