Time Zone |
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/Antigua |
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.
Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, and Parishes is the country's administrative unit. The country is divided into six parishes, including St. John's, St. Peter's, and St. George's, each of which possesses unique natural beauty and cultural features.
The island of Antigua is divided into 6 parishes, with Barbuda as a dependent dependency. The diocesan system is derived from the historical evolution of the British colonial period. These areas cover sandy beaches, volcanic sites and tropical forests, such as St. John's, the capital of St. John's, which is the economic center of the country, and St. Peter's, which is known for its resorts such as Dickenson Bay.
The Parese system supports Antigua and Barbuda's tourism industry, with the parishes boasting 365 beaches, historical sites such as the Nelson Shipyard. The economy is dominated by tourism and finance, and facilities in the parishes offer visitors diving, sailing, and other activities that emphasize the leisure appeal of the Caribbean islands.