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 |
Asia/Samarkand |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
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.
Nukus, the capital of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, is situated on the southern coast of the Aral Sea and was once an important node on the ancient Silk Road. As the political, economic and cultural center of Karakalpakstan, Nukus attracts visitors with its unique desert oasis landscape and rich historical heritage. Despite its arid location, the nourishment of the Amu Darya River has made it a vibrant oasis. The city's most famous museum, the Nukus State Art Museum, houses a large collection of Soviet-era art and local artifacts and is an important window into Central Asian culture. Nukus is also a base for exploring the ecological changes of the Aral Sea, and its unique location and multicultural fusion make it a must-see destination in western Uzbekistan.