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 |
Asia/Jakarta |
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.
Singkarak is a city in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia, located in the western part of the island of Sumatra, near the coast of the Indian Ocean, in the heart of the Minangkabau culture. The city is known for its blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, surrounded by magnificent volcanic formations and verdant tea plantations, with Danau Singkarak Lake being its signature attraction, with its crystal-clear water and beautiful views of the Barisan Mountains in the distance. The strong Minangkabau traditions, the distinctive "Ruma Gudang" (traditional longhouse) and cattle farming culture are still alive and well, and the cool highland climate makes it an ideal gateway to explore the culture and nature of western Sumatra.