Time Zone |
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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America/Santiago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-3 |
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.
Chimbarongo is a city in the province of Cachapoal, in the region of General Oikins Liberator of Chile, located about 120 kilometers south of Santiago, in the heart of the Central Valley. The town is known nationwide as the "Rattan Capital of Chile" for its traditional rattan craftsmanship, in which local residents hand-woven wicker and vines to make furniture, decorative items, and household goods, a skill that dates back to the colonial period. The annual National Rattan Weaving Festival attracts many visitors and serves as an important showcase of local culture. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, agriculture and handicrafts complement each other to form a unique regional economy, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Chile's traditional handicrafts and rural flavor.