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 |
Africa/Casablanca |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+0 |
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.
Fez, the historical and cultural city of northern Morocco and the third largest city in the country, is known as the "spiritual capital of Morocco". Founded in the 9th century AD, the ancient city was once the center of scholarship and art in the Islamic world, and still retains its medieval urban pattern. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town (medina) of Fez is home to the world's first university, the University of Caraouine, the spectacular Caraouine Mosque, and traditional craftsmen's workshops, such as the famous Fez Leather Dyeing Factory. The winding alleyways, ancient architecture and rich Arabian flavor make Fez a great place to experience traditional Moroccan culture, attracting travelers from all over the world to explore the charm of its thousand years of history.