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 |
Asia/Aden |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Ghayman is an ancient city in the western Yemeni region of Tahama, located on the Red Sea coast, about 60 kilometers from Hodeidah Governorate. Once an important point on the ancient Yemeni trade routes with Africa and Asia, this historic city is known for its traditional architecture and rich cultural heritage. The old town of Gaiman preserves a number of mosques and homes from the Islamic period, some of which date back to the Ottoman Empire, demonstrating a unique blend of Arab and Ottoman culture. The local economy is based on agriculture and fishing, producing coffee, cotton and tropical fruits, and the fishing resources of the Red Sea provide an important livelihood for the residents. Despite the situation in Yemen in recent years, Gaiman maintains a strong traditional atmosphere and is a unique window into the history and flavor of Yemen.