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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Bogota |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-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.
Repelón is a municipality in the Department of Atlántico in northern Colombia, located on the Caribbean coast, about 90 kilometers from the departmental capital, Barranquilla. The municipality has a focus on agriculture and livestock, and is a regionally important distribution center for agricultural and livestock products.
Reypelon is located in a lowland plain with a tropical wet and dry seasonal climate, with an average annual temperature of about 28°C. Surrounding the area are waters such as Lake Reypelon, which are suitable for fisheries development. The natural landscape is characterized by tropical grasslands and wetlands, and is rich in ecological resources.
The economy is based on corn and cotton cultivation, cattle breeding, and hand-woven products. The local community has preserved the traditional Colombian coastal culture, and folklore celebrations such as the Holy Candle Festival are held in January every year, blending Catholicism with indigenous traditions.
Rural eco-tourism with access to Barranquilla via Highway 80. Fishing, bird watching at Laguna Repellón and folklore experiences at the surrounding ranches are the main attractions for nature and culture lovers.