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.
Located on the edge of the Sahara Desert in southeastern Tunisia, Matmata is a traditional Berber settlement known for its unique cave houses. Most of the dwellings here are hand-dug underground caves, which are warm in winter and cool in summer, blending perfectly with the desert environment and demonstrating the wisdom and adaptability of the ancient people. As a famous tourist destination in Tunisia, Metematai is not only a window to experience the Berber culture, but also attracts fans from all over the world because of the film and television settings of Star Wars and other movies. Visitors can delve into the cave dwellings for a taste of the raw, rustic atmosphere, or head to the nearby ancient city of Medenin for a breathtaking view of the edge of the Sahara. Hidden in the desert, this "underground city", with its unique human landscape and natural wonders, has become a cultural treasure not to be missed in Tunisia.