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/Gaza |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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.
Ramallah is an important city in the West Bank region of Palestine, located about 10 kilometers north of Jerusalem, at an altitude of about 900 meters above sea level, with a pleasant climate. As the temporary administrative center of the Palestinian National Authority, it is home to major governmental institutions and offices of international organizations, and is at the heart of Palestinian political life. The city is steeped in history, having been inhabited in ancient times, and is a modern blend of traditional Arab architecture and contemporary urbanism. It is home to leading educational institutions such as Birzeit University, and has a strong cultural scene, with an economy dominated by services, education and light industry. Despite the challenges of the regional conflict, Ramallah has maintained its unique vitality and is an important hub for the Palestinian economy, culture and education.