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 |
Europe/Podgorica |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
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.
Podgorica is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Montenegro, located in the center of the country, at the confluence of the rivers Moraca and Lim, and is the political, economic and cultural center of Montenegro. The city has a long history, dating back to Roman times, and was ruled by the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, with a mixture of historical monuments and modern buildings, such as the Turkish Baths in the Old Town, St. Michael's Church and the World War II Memorial. As a transportation hub, Podgorica International Airport connects to major European cities, and a network of railroads and highways runs throughout the country. The climate is Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Although not as well known for tourism as Kotor or Budva, the cultural scene, museums and surrounding natural beauty (such as Lake Skadar National Park) still attract visitors. In addition, educational institutions such as the University of Montenegro make it an important academic center.