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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Campo_Grande |
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.
Rondonópolis is a major city in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, located in the Cerrado eco-region of the country's west-central region. The city's name is a combination of former governor Bernardo Rondon and the Greek word "polis" (city), and it is known as a "pioneer of national development".
The city is located on the southern edge of the Amazon rainforest, at an altitude of about 200 meters above sea level, with a tropical climate. As the heart of the agricultural frontier, Londo Novo Polis is known for its soybean, corn and cotton cultivation, as well as its livestock and wood processing industries. In recent years, it has developed into a regional trade and logistics center based on its status as a hub on the BR-364 highway.
Londo Novo Polis combines the culture of the Brazilian interior with the traditions of immigrants (mainly from the southern states). The city is surrounded by numerous waterfalls and nature reserves, such as the Getulio Vargas waterfall complex, which attract ecotourism enthusiasts. The Agricultural and Livestock Fair (Expoagro), held every July, is an important festival that showcases the achievements of local agriculture.
With the advancement of Amazon development policies, LondoNópolis is facing the dual challenge of balancing agricultural production with rainforest preservation. The city's infrastructure continues to improve, and with a current population of approximately 220,000, it is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Mato Grosso.