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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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Europe/London |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+1 |
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.
Headington is located in the east of Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, and is one of the key areas of the University City of Oxford. It is about 3 kilometers away from Oxford city center, with convenient transportation and rich academic and living resources.
Heddington is famous for its Oxford University campus and the John Radcliffe Hospital, and is surrounded by a large number of students and academics. The landmark Headington Shark, a giant shark sculpture embedded in the roof of the building, has become a symbol of the local art scene.
The area is well served by Headington High Street, which offers a wide range of shopping and dining options, and the bus system provides direct access to Oxford city center. Adjacent to South Park and University Park, the neighborhood provides recreational space for residents while retaining the tranquil atmosphere of an English-style community.
First recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086, Hetherington was historically predominantly agricultural and gradually developed into a residential and academic extension of Oxford after the 20th century. Today some of the historic buildings remain, blending modern academic culture with traditional English charm.