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/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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.
Haleyville is a city in Winston County, Alabama, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state. It was founded in 1889 and named for R. A. Haley, president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The city covers an area of about 21 square kilometers and has a population of about 4,000, making it a quintessential southern American town.
Healyville is a landmark in the history of telecommunications in the United States: on February 16, 1968, the first 911 emergency telephone system in the United States was inaugurated here. The city's economy is dominated by manufacturing, retail, and healthcare services, and the surrounding natural beauty and proximity to the Bankhead National Forest make it ideal for outdoor activities.
Haleyville offers a peaceful small-town living atmosphere with great community amenities and several parks, libraries and schools. Events such as the annual Winston County Fair reflect the strong community culture. Its convenient location (near Interstate 78) makes it a livable alternative to the Birmingham metro area.