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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Pacific/Tahiti |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-10 |
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.
Fakarava Atoll, part of French Polynesia, is located in the southwestern part of the Tuamotu Archipelago and is a World Natural Heritage Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This narrow atoll is about 60 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, and consists of many small islands surrounding a vast lagoon, which is known as the "sapphire of the South Pacific". With crystal clear waters and well-preserved coral reef ecosystems, the atoll is an important habitat for endangered species such as hawksbill turtles and red sea turtles, as well as a paradise for divers to explore the underwater world. Its unique location and pristine landscape make it one of French Polynesia's most ecologically valuable destinations, a perfect blend of natural wonders and South Pacific cultural charms.