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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Bissau |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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.
Ondame is located in the eastern region of the West African country of Guinea-Bissau and is one of the country's major towns. It is located in the savannah climate zone, with an average annual temperature of about 26°C. The rainy season (June to October) is characterized by abundant rainfall, which makes it suitable for agricultural cultivation. The town is surrounded by plains and low hills, and a tributary of the Corubal River flows through it, providing water for agriculture and the population.
The economy of Ondame is dominated by agriculture, with cashew nuts, rice and cassava being the main crops, of which the export of cashew nuts is an important source of income for the local population. The town has a population of about 15,000, with a predominantly Balanta and Fulani ethnic group, which retains its traditional tribal culture and festivals. Infrastructure is relatively simple, dominated by small bazaars, artisanal workshops and basic public services.
Ondame is connected to Guinea-Bissau's capital, Bissau, and other eastern towns by dirt roads, and serves as a regional distribution center for agricultural products. Despite its limited level of development, its geographic proximity to the Guinean border makes it a potential hub for cross-border trade. In recent years, the Government has progressively promoted a road improvement program to boost the local economy.