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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Europe/Dublin |
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UTC+0 |
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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.
Hedford is a historic coastal town in County Wexford, Ireland, located at the mouth of the River Slaney, about 80 kilometers south of Dublin. One of the oldest towns in Ireland, Hedford is famous for the ruins of the 6th century monastery founded by Bishop St. Mogh's, and the surviving medieval abbey tower is still a landmark.
Hedford has a rich Norman heritage and the 13th century Town Hall is one of the oldest municipal buildings in Ireland. The town hosts the annual Hedford Arts Festival, which attracts international artists. Local traditional music and craft markets also showcase a strong Irish cultural scene.
With its backdrop of the Hurst Mountains and facing the Irish Sea, Hedford boasts beautiful coastal walks and bird sanctuaries. Visitors can learn about early Christian history by visiting the St. Mawrgh's Center or enjoy the natural beauty of nearby Colmore Beach. The town is also an important gateway to the historic towns of Wexford and Kilkenny.