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 |
Indian/Comoro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Mitsoudjé is a quiet town in the African island nation of Comoros in the Indian Ocean, located in the southwestern part of the island of Grande Comore, about 15 kilometers from the capital Moroni. One of the most important towns in the Comoros, Misoujé is known for its unique location and local culture, with agriculture as the main economic activity in the surrounding area, cultivating spices (e.g. cloves, vanilla) and tropical fruits, and is representative of a traditional Comorian farming community. It retains a strong Comorian cultural identity, and its inhabitants speak mainly Comorian (Shikomori), while French and Arabic are commonly spoken. Despite its small size, Misoujé is an ideal place to experience Comorian native life with its simple people and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline.