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/Tripoli |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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.
An important city in southwestern Libya, located in the Nugatam Mountains on the edge of the Sahara Desert, Maradheh was once a famous historical hub of trans-Saharan trade. The area is predominantly agricultural and pastoral, growing dates and grains and raising camels and goats. The area around Meradai is rich in oil and gas resources and contributes to Libya's energy economy. Although the city is small in size, it has retained its traditional Berber culture and its architecture is a blend of Arab and Saharan features. Its historical and geostrategic significance is still of great interest, despite the impact of the regional situation in recent years.