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/Juba |
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.
Nimule is the capital of Eastern Equatoria State in South Sudan, located in the south-eastern part of the country, next to the Ugandan border, within the East African Rift Valley and close to Nimule National Park. The city is geographically and ecologically important due to its location in the Baro River basin near the headwaters of the White Nile. As the administrative center of Eastern Equatoria State, Nimule is a regional trade hub, and the cross-country highway linking South Sudan and Uganda passes through the city. The surrounding area is dominated by savannah ecosystems, and the park is home to wildlife such as elephants, giraffes and zebras, making it a key area for ecotourism and wildlife conservation. Although the infrastructure is still being developed, its unique location and natural resources make it an important town in south-eastern South Sudan.