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/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Shatrah is a city in the Dhi Qar Governorate of southeastern Iraq, located near the marshland formed by the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, about 50 kilometers from the provincial capital of Nasiriyah. The city is situated in the Mesopotamian Plain, with a hot, dry climate and a predominantly agricultural economy that relies on date palm cultivation, rice cultivation, and animal husbandry. Historically, Shetla was a fringe region of the ancient Sumerian civilization, and is surrounded by archaeological sites reflecting its long cultural lineage.
As one of Iraq's Marsh Arab settlements, Shetla's traditional way of life is closely tied to its wetland environment. However, in recent years, the local ecology and socio-economy have come under pressure due to water scarcity and conflict. The city's infrastructure is relatively simple, dominated by small markets and residential areas, and transportation relies on roads to connect to neighboring towns. Despite its limited resources, Shatrah maintains a unique cultural resilience and is an important window into the vernacular life of southern Iraq.