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/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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.
Tadmor, also known as Palmyra, is an ancient city in the central Syrian desert, once an important trading hub on the Silk Road and known as the "Bride of the Desert". This 4,000-year-old city is a fusion of Roman, Persian and Greek architectural styles, and its iconic monuments, including the Temple of Bel, the Triumphal Arch and the Colonnade Street, showcase the splendor of ancient civilization. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tadmur is not only a cultural treasure of Syria, but also a witness to the fusion of multiple civilizations along the Silk Road. Despite the war, its ruins still attract visitors from all over the world, telling the story of its former prosperity and legend.