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 |
Europe/Moscow |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Magas (Магас) is the capital of the Republic of Ingushetia in the Russian Federation, located in the North Caucasus region near the border with the Republic of Chechnya, and is one of the youngest capitals of Russia (founded in 1995). With a population of about 15,000, the small city is the political, economic and cultural center of Ingushetia, despite its small size. The city's name is derived from the medieval ancient Ingush word for "city of the sun", symbolizing light and hope. The city is a blend of modern planning and traditional Caucasian architecture, with landmarks such as the Republican Government Building and the National Museum, as well as agricultural and light industries, and is a transportation node connecting the Transcaucasus region. As a place of inheritance of Ingushetia culture, it has preserved rich folk traditions and historical memories, showing the unique regional charm of the North Caucasus.