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 |
Europe/Minsk |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Zisna (Чы́сна) is a small town in the Vitebsk Oblast of Belarus, located on the banks of the Sozh River, about 120 kilometers from the city of Vitebsk in the oblast. It is known for its natural beauty and peaceful rural atmosphere, surrounded by forests and farmland, making it an ideal place to experience rural life in Eastern Belarus. The town is small but retains typical East Slavic architecture, and the local population is mainly engaged in agriculture and light industry. With a history dating back to the 16th century, Zisna is rich in tradition and culture for those seeking a slower pace of travel and nature exploration.