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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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Asia/Kathmandu |
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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.
Kurtha is a town in Jhapa District in eastern Nepal, located near the Nepal-India border, about 15 kilometers from the provincial capital of Biratnagar. It has a predominantly agricultural economy, producing rice, jute and tea, and is one of the important food-producing regions of Nepal.
Kurta is situated in the Terai plains with a hot and humid climate and retains a strong Madhesi cultural tradition. Most of the local residents are Hindus, with several historic Hindu temples, and the annual festivals such as the Desai Festival attract a large number of tourists. It is also an important border trade hub to the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kurta is easily accessible via the Mahendra Highway and is surrounded by natural attractions such as the Kohitapu Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors can experience countryside cycling, bird watching activities and savor the local specialty of Dalmatian handloaf. Kurta is emerging as an important gateway for exploring the human and eco-tourism of eastern Nepal.