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/Karachi |
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.
Risalpindi is located in the north-eastern part of the Punjab province of Pakistan, close to the capital city of Islamabad, and forms a central part of the Islamabad-Rawalpindu metropolitan area. As a historic military and industrial town, it is home to important military installations such as the Pakistan Army Headquarters, and is the transportation hub of the north, connecting the country's major cities. The economy is based on textiles, machinery manufacturing and trade, with a thriving market for agricultural products, and the surrounding area is rich in wheat and cotton. The city is a blend of traditional and modern styles, with both colonial architecture and new commercial areas, and has a population of about 2 million, making it one of the key nodes in Pakistan's political, economic and military strategy.