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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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America/St_Thomas |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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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 on the northwest coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, Frederiksted is one of the island's two largest towns. An important historic port town, it takes its name from King Frederik V of Denmark and retains a rich collection of Danish colonial architecture.
Frederiksted is known for its brightly colored Victorian architecture and the ruins of Danish forts, with core landmarks including Fort Frederik, built in 1751.The downtown area underwent extensive restoration after the 1992 hurricanes, and today its historic districts are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The red brick Episcopal Church and bell tower typify the colonial past.
The town has a deep-water harbor marina and is a popular stop for international cruise ships. Visitors can experience scuba diving and snorkeling and explore the nearby Buck Island Reef National Conservation Area. The local economy is dominated by tourism, with duty-free shopping, restaurants and art galleries in the vicinity, and the annual Christmas Parade in December is a major cultural attraction for visitors.
Frederiksted is located on the northwest coast of St. Croix, one of the two largest towns in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. An important historic port town, it takes its name from King Frederik V of Denmark and retains a rich collection of Danish colonial architecture.
Frederiksted is known for its brightly colored Victorian architecture and the ruins of Danish forts, with core landmarks including Fort Frederik, built in 1751.The downtown area underwent extensive restoration after the 1992 hurricanes, and today its historic districts are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The red brick Episcopal Church and bell tower typify the colonial past.
The town has a deep-water harbor marina and is a popular stop for international cruise ships. Visitors can experience scuba diving and snorkeling and explore the nearby Buck Island Reef National Conservation Area. The local economy is dominated by tourism, with duty-free shopping, restaurants and art galleries in the vicinity, and the annual Christmas Parade in December is a major cultural attraction for visitors.