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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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Africa/Banjul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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 western part of the West African country of Gambia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Esau is an important town near the mouth of the Gambia River. As a historical node in the colonial period, it was once a trading hub for Portuguese and British merchants, and there are remains of 18th-century buildings that bear witness to the history of trade along the West African coast. The local economy is based on agriculture and fishing, with peanuts and millet grown on the fertile riverbanks, while the Atlantic fishing industry provides an important livelihood for the inhabitants. The Gambia River meets the sea here, creating a unique river and sea landscape that attracts nature and history lovers, and is one of the windows to traditional Gambian life.