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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Costa_Rica |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
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 Guanacaste province of northwestern Costa Rica, Diria National Park is an important ecological reserve that connects the northern and southern biological corridors of the American continent. Established in 1991, the park covers an area of approximately 170 square kilometers and features a variety of ecosystems, including tropical dry forests, cloud forests and transitional forests.
As a key node in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, Diria National Park is home to more than 250 species of birds, including the rare crested green biting cuckoo and macaw. The park is also home to mammals such as jaguars, leopard cats, and white-tailed deer, as well as an abundance of amphibious reptiles. Its botanical diversity is particularly impressive, with over 700 species of vascular plants recorded.
Several hiking trails are spread throughout the park, allowing visitors to view volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and pristine forests. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from December to April, when wildlife activity is high. Diria National Park, near the Rio Celeste Volcano, is known for its blue-colored rivers and hot springs, and is an important destination for eco-tourism in Costa Rica.