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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Zagreb |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Makarska is a famous Croatian seaside resort located on the Adriatic coast, in the middle of the Dalmatian region, about 60 kilometers from Split. The city is backed by the majestic Biokovo Mountain, facing the crystal clear water and beautiful beaches, forming a unique landscape of mountains and sea.
Makarska has a 2-kilometer long pebble beach and coastal walkway lined with cafes, restaurants and stores. The old town retains its Venetian style architecture, with the Church of St. Mark and the Franciscan Monastery as important historical monuments. The piazza in the center of the city is the heart of local social life.
As a tourist center, Makarska offers an abundance of water sports, hiking and mountain and island excursions. Visitors can take boat trips to the neighboring Adriatic islands such as Brac. In the summer it hosts a variety of cultural events and music festivals, attracting a large number of international tourists.
Makarska is connected to other Croatian cities by the Adriatic Highway, and the nearest major airport is located in Split. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia for its Mediterranean climate, excellent services and natural beauty.