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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Prague |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
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 in the western part of the Czech Republic, on the banks of the Vltava River, Lahovice is an ancient medieval city known as the "Pearl of Bohemia". The well-preserved Gothic castle at the center of the town was built in the 12th century as an important fortress for the Bohemian royal family, and its towers and walls have witnessed hundreds of years of historical changes. The Old Town is a picturesque place with its winding stone streets, baroque buildings and wooden houses, and a natural moat surrounded by the Vltava River on three sides. It is also the hometown of the writer Franz Kafka, whose literary flavor and quaintness attract tourists to stroll and explore. In the summer, the Medieval Festival, where citizens dress up in traditional costumes and recreate old market scenes, makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. Although not as bustling as Prague, Lahovi is a hidden gem in the Czech Republic that should not be missed for its tranquility and authenticity.