Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Hermosillo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Located on the Gulf Coast in eastern Mexico, Veracruz is the capital of the state of Veracruz and one of Mexico's most important port cities. Founded in 1519 as the first town established by Spanish colonizers on the American continent, it is a blend of Indian, European and African cultures, with remnants of the colonial period such as the Castillo de San Juan de Ulloa surviving to this day. The city is known for its passionate Son Jarocho dance and fresh seafood, and its Caribbean flavor of street music and coffee. As Mexico's "Gateway to the East," the Port of Veracruz is responsible for nearly 60 percent of the country's import and export trade, making it an economically significant port, and attracting visitors from all over the world to explore its history and modernity through its unique cultural charms and seaside scenery.