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/Curacao |
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.
Located in the northeastern Caribbean, French St. Martin is a French overseas collectivity occupying the northern part of the island of St. Martin (with Dutch St. Martin to the south). It is a blend of French elegance and Caribbean hospitality, with world-class white-sand shores such as Mahaou Beach and Goule Bay, and crystal-clear waters that are ideal for snorkeling and sailing. As a French territory, the Euro is the common currency and French is the official language, but English is widely spoken, making it convenient for international travelers. The island's duty-free shopping village attracts tourists from all over the world, and French cuisine collides with Caribbean favorites. The year-round warm climate makes it a popular choice for island vacations and honeymoons, and perfectly illustrates the charm of the "small island with a big flavor".