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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Atlantic/Faroe |
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UTC+0 |
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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.
Tórshavn is the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands, situated on the southeast coast of Strummer, the main island of the Faroe Islands, and is a historic port city in the North Atlantic. As the political, economic and cultural center of the Faroe Islands, it is home to some 19,000 inhabitants, or nearly a third of the islands' total population. With a history dating back to the Middle Ages, the city is one of the oldest capitals in Northern Europe, preserving the typical Faroese tradition of wooden houses with colorful facades, and the Parliament Square in the Old Town (Tinganes) is a witness to a thousand years of self-governing tradition. With its mountains, cliffs and bird habitats, Jagf is a place of natural beauty that attracts tourists from all over the world. The fishing industry is the mainstay of the region, while tourism and cultural events (such as the summer Olaf Festival) are thriving, combining Nordic tranquillity with a distinctly Faroese flavor.