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 |
America/Montserrat |
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.
Salem, Montserrat, one of the main towns of the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat in the Caribbean, is located in the southwestern part of the island, relatively far away from the active area of the active volcano, Montsoufriere, and has become an important center of population on the island. Since the eruption of the volcano in 1995, which destroyed the original capital, Plymouth, Salem and the surrounding area have gradually assumed administrative and living functions, and is now one of the safer and more active communities in Montserrat. Characterized by low-rise buildings, tropical vegetation and a laid-back Caribbean atmosphere, the economy is based on tourism, agriculture (e.g. cotton, citrus farming) and light industry. Despite its small size, Salem demonstrates the resilience of the people of Montserrat to rebuild after natural disasters and is an ideal place to experience the volcanic landscape and unique culture of the region.