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/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
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.
Bhutan, known as the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country located in the eastern section of the Himalayas in South Asia, bordering China and India. The capital is Thimphu. The country is famous for its "Gross National Happiness" concept, which emphasizes on environmental protection and cultural heritage. Bhutan is a mountainous country with steep terrain, rich biodiversity and a unique Tibetan Buddhist culture. Major cities include Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, which is famous for its ancient temples such as the Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Located in the Samdrup Jongkhar district of southeastern Bhutan, Saidu is the main administrative and commercial center of the region. Surrounded by dense forests and hills, the town enjoys a mild and humid climate. Saidu is one of the important gateways of Bhutan to Assam, India and has a strategic border trade position. The local economy is based on agriculture, small-scale trade and cross-border activities, and is characterized by traditional Bhutanese architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.