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 |
America/Santo_Domingo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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.
Located in the northeastern part of the Dominican Republic, on the north coast of the island of Hispaniol, Maio is the capital of the province of Manao and an important port city. Located on the Atlantic coast, it has a natural harbor and is a hub for the distribution and export of agricultural products from the north of the country (sugar cane, cocoa, coffee). With a population of approximately 150,000, the city's blend of colonial architecture and Caribbean flavor attracts tourists every year to experience its unique seaside culture and warm festivals. As a regional economic center, Maio's core industries are fishing, agriculture and trade, while its geographical location has allowed it to develop into an important gateway between the interior of the Dominican Republic and overseas markets.