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/Dubai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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.
Al Dhaid is an inland oasis city in the Emirate of Sharjah, located in the central part of the UAE, near the Omani border, about 60 kilometers from Sharjah city. Known as the "Garden of the Emirates" for its fertile agricultural land and rich oasis landscapes, the city is one of the UAE's major suppliers of agricultural products, mainly tropical fruits such as mangoes, lemons and pomegranates, as well as vegetables and dates. With its traditional Emirati culture, ancient fort ruins and mosques, surrounded by palm-dotted oases and a milder climate than the coastal towns, Zidfar is an ideal destination to experience the rural life and traditions of the region.