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 |
Africa/Tunis |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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.
Makthar is a historic city in the northwestern Tunisian province of Kendu, located in the southern foothills of the Atlas Mountains, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Tunis. With a history of more than 2,000 years, the city was once an important city of the Roman Kingdom of Numidia, originally known as "Mactaris", and flourished as a center of trade and religion. The city retains a wealth of Roman remains, including a 16,000-seat arena, public baths, triumphal arches and temple ruins, including the Temple of Juno Caelis, one of the best-preserved Roman temples in North Africa. Mexel is also a blend of Berber and Arab cultures, and the stone streets and traditional architecture of the old town show the clash of civilizations. As a site associated with the Tunisian World Heritage Site of Carthage, the city attracts history buffs and tourists alike, and is a must-visit for exploring the Roman civilization in North Africa.