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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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Europe/Rome |
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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.
San Marino Dogana is not an independent national city, but a misnomer for the Republic of San Marino and its capital, the city of San Marino. San Marino is a pocket republic located in the eastern part of the Italian peninsula, with the capital city of San Marino, while Dogana may refer to a confusion of its historical name or regional alias.
San Marino is situated in the foothills of the Tittano Mountains in the Apennines, and with a land area of only 61 square kilometers, it is the third smallest country in Europe. Its history dates back to 301 A.D., when it was founded by the stonemason Marino, and is regarded as the oldest surviving sovereign state. The capital city of San Marino has as its core landscape the three medieval castles on Mount Titano (Ancient Aeta, Cesta and Montale).
The country is famous for its stamp and coin issues and tourism is the mainstay of the economy. The city of San Marino preserves monuments such as the medieval city walls and the San Marino Cathedral, which attracts a large number of tourists every year. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also noted for its unique republican system and neutrality.
The city of San Marino is easily accessible from Rimini, Italy, where a cable car connects the historic center at the top of the hill with the town below. Visitors can explore Piazza della Libertà, the National Museum and buy specialty stamps. The country has no airport, but is well connected by road to the Italian railroad network.