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/Phnom_Penh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
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.
Phnom Penh is the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Mekong River, Tonle Sap River and Bassas River, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. This "Pearl of the Orient" has a deep historical heritage, and became the capital of the Khmer dynasty in 1434. A large number of colonial buildings were left behind during the French period, which blended with traditional Khmer styles to form a unique cityscape. Landmarks include the Phnom Penh Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, Pagoda Hill, and the Independence Monument, which bears witness to the city's history. As a cultural hub, the National Museum houses a large collection of Khmer artifacts, and traditional dances and handicrafts have been passed down to this day. In recent years, Phnom Penh has seen rapid economic development and a thriving tourism industry, with a vibrant Ouyasi Night Market and Central Market, where visitors can taste specialties such as Amok Fish (steamed fish in coconut milk) and experience the city's warmth and tolerance.