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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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America/La_Paz |
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UTC-4 |
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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.
Located in Sacabaya National Park in the Oruro Department of western Bolivia, Sacabaya Volcano (Nevado Sajama) is the country's highest peak, at 6,542 meters above sea level, and belongs to the stratified volcanoes of the Andes. The dormant volcano, which last erupted about 3,600 years ago, has year-round snow on its summit, which is covered with vast alpine tundra and is surrounded by hot springs, highland lakes (such as Lake Chanco), and unique wildlife, such as llamas and American ostriches. As the sacred mountain of the Aymara people, Sacabaya is not only a natural laboratory for geological research, but also a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts and eco-tourists, where tourists can experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Andean highlands and indigenous cultures, as well as the purity and mystery of the "Land of the Sky".