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/Dhaka |
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.
Sunamganj, a historic city in the Sylhet district of Bangladesh, is located in the northeast of the country, close to the Indian state of Meghalaya, and is known for its unique wetland ecosystems and its reputation as the "City of Lakes". Here Harpurka Lake (Haor) dotted, is one of the largest seasonal wetlands in South Asia, every year, the onset of the rainy season, the lake and the surrounding farmland into one, forming a spectacular "water world", attracting a large number of migratory birds inhabiting, but also one of the most important rice-producing areas in Bangladesh. Sunamganj is an ideal place to explore the charm of rural Bangladesh in harmony with nature, as it not only offers beautiful natural scenery, but also retains a rich folk culture, with local people living from fishing and agriculture, and traditional handicrafts such as pottery making.