Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
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.
Essex, located in Chittenden County, Vermont, is one of the core towns of the Burlington metropolitan area, adjacent to the eastern side of Lake Champlain and only 10 minutes from downtown Burlington, combining lakeside scenery with urban convenience. With a population of approximately 20,000, it is a natural environment with several lakefront parks and green spaces ideal for hiking, boating and bird watching; an economy that relies on Burlington's industrial radiation; and a pace of life that is soothing and family-friendly, with a quality school district, friendly neighborhood atmosphere and low crime rate. As one of Vermont's most densely populated towns, Essex retains the rustic flavor of New England with the conveniences of modern life, making it an excellent window to experience Vermont's nature and people.