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/Gaborone |
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.
Located in eastern Botswana, close to the South African border, Mohapi is a small city known for its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty. As one of the major trade nodes between Botswana and South Africa, the local economy is based on animal husbandry and small-scale agriculture, and the inhabitants are mostly of Tswana ethnicity, preserving the traditional tribal culture and customs. The city is surrounded by vast grasslands and savannahs, making it one of the best-kept secrets for viewing African wildlife for travelers seeking a pristine eco-experience. Despite its small size, Mohapi is an ideal gateway for exploring the nature of eastern Botswana with its friendly community atmosphere and pristine landscape that has not been over-exploited.