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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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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.
Holland is a small unincorporated community in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States, located in the southwestern part of the state. The area is dominated by agricultural and rural landscapes, and is sparsely populated in a tranquil setting typical of small Midwestern towns. The location is near the South Dakota border, approximately 15 miles from the city of Pipestone, and transportation is predominantly on the highway network.
With corn and soybean farming as the mainstay of the economy around Holland, the community has basic amenities and retains a traditional rural American lifestyle. The area's natural landscape is flat and open, and the seasons are distinct, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Nearby are cultural attractions such as Pipestone National Monument, reflecting local Native American history and geological features.
The community's name may derive from the homeland homage of early European settlers, and the overall area is a low-density residential area for visitors or residents seeking a quiet rural experience. It is important to note that Holland is not an incorporated city, but is typical of Minnesota's rural system.