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/Muscat |
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.
Salalah, the second largest city in the Sultanate of Oman, is located in the Dhofar Governorate in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Arabian Sea, and is known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean". As the capital of Dhofar, Salalah is known for its unique monsoon climate, which is green and cool during the monsoon period from June to September every year, in contrast to the hot and dry conditions in other parts of Oman, and is therefore also known as the "Monsoon City". Historically, Salalah was an important hub for the frankincense trade, which was shipped to Ancient Egypt and Rome, and remains a local specialty today. The city is rich in historical sites, such as the ancient Hafeet ruins and the Sultan's Palace, as well as beautiful golden sandy beaches and date palm groves, and is well-served by tourism. The local culture retains its Arabian heritage and the annual Khareef Festival, held during the monsoon, attracts many tourists and is an excellent place to experience the culture of southern Oman.