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 |
Africa/Harare |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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.
It should be clarified that there is no city in Zimbabwe called "Manama" and there may be confusion over the name. Zimbabwe's major cities include Harare, the capital, Bulawayo, the second largest city, and Victoria Falls, a tourist town. Harare, the country's political and economic center, is located in the northeast of the country and is an important transportation hub and business district; Bulawayo is known for its industry, history and culture; and Victoria Falls attracts tourists from around the globe due to the world-famous Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls (Victoria Falls). Zimbabwe is one of the most important tourist destinations in southern Africa due to its rich natural resources, diverse wildlife and natural landscapes, located in the south-eastern part of the country.