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 |
Africa/Dakar |
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.
Pikine (Dakar) is the capital city of Senegal, located on the westernmost tip of the Cape Verde Peninsula, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As a major port city in West Africa, Pikine has a busy trade hub and a multicultural community of over 3 million people. The city is known for its fishing industry and vibrant coastal markets; landmarks such as the African Renaissance Monument overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and the island of Gorée, a former slave trade transit point, now stands as a World Heritage Site. Pikine also attracts tourists from around the globe for its music, art and beach culture, and is a key gateway for exploring West Africa.