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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Monseñor Nouel is a province in the central part of the Dominican Republic, not an independent country. Its name derives from the first local bishop, Bishop Adolfo Alejandro Nouel. The capital of the province is Bonao, located about 85 kilometers northwest of the capital Santo Domingo.
Located in the Central Cordillera region, the province of Monción has a mountainous terrain and is rich in mineral resources, especially nickel and iron ore. The province has a wide range of rivers, including the Yuna River and other important waterways, and its agriculture is characterized by coffee, cacao and fruit cultivation.
The province's economy is based on mining, with the Falcondo nickel mine being one of the largest in the Caribbean. The Duarte Highway (DR-1) runs through the province, connecting Santo Domingo to major cities such as Santiago del Norte, with the city of Bonao as an important regional transportation hub.
The city of Bonao is famous for its annual Carnival and merengue culture, and the nearby Salto de Jima Ecological Park features waterfalls and caves. The local handicraft market, known for its amber and Larimar stone work, attracts many visitors.