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/Yangon |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6.5 |
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.
Bangnajun (Bago), the capital of the Pegu Division of Myanmar, is located about 80 kilometers northeast of Yangon and is one of the important historical and economic centers of Myanmar. The ancient city was once the capital of the Khandawaddy Dynasty (1531-1752), leaving behind a rich cultural heritage, such as the famous Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which is one of the tallest pagodas in Myanmar with a height of more than 114 meters, along with the Great Pagoda of Shwedagon in Yangon. In addition, the city's Maha Zedi Pagoda, the Pagoda of a Thousand Monks (four back-to-back Buddha statues) and the ruins of the old Royal Palace all highlight its glorious past. Bangnajun is also a major handicraft and agricultural town, known for its traditional silk weaving, wood carving and sculpting, and production of tropical fruits such as mango and durian, making it an excellent destination for experiencing Myanmar's history and folklore.