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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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America/Montevideo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-3 |
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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.
Piriápolis, located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Uruguay, is a famous seaside resort in the department of Rocha, about 100 kilometers from the capital city of Montevideo. Founded in 1897 by Spanish immigrant José Serrato, the town attracts visitors from around the globe with its colonial architecture, long sandy beaches and laid-back atmosphere. The town's iconic attractions include Playa de los Dedos (Finger Beach), with its distinctive sandstone fingers reaching out into the sea, and Cerro de la Ballena, some 130 meters above sea level, which offers breathtaking views of the sea and the town at its summit. Stroll down Avenida de las Leyendas, lined with colorful villas and historic buildings, and ending at the beach, where cafes and craft stores have a local flavor. Ideal for surfing and sunbathing in the summer, as well as peaceful walks along the beach in the winter, Piriapolis is the ideal destination for experiencing Uruguay's "slow life".