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/Montserrat |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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.
Brades is the temporary capital of the Caribbean island of Montserrat, located in the northwestern part of the island.The government was moved to Brades in 1995 after a major eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano destroyed the former capital, Plymouth. The area has a pleasant climate and is known for its volcanic landscapes and tropical scenery, with a gradual resurgence in tourism. As the administrative center, with government agencies and infrastructure, it is the core area of Montserrat's political and economic life. With a population of about 1,000 residents, it retains a blend of Caribbean heritage and British colonial culture and is a window on Montserrat's post-disaster reconstruction and development.