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 |
Pacific/Tongatapu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
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.
The Kingdom of Tonga, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consists of 172 islands, 36 of which are inhabited, and is the only constitutional monarchy in the South Pacific. The capital, Nuku'alofa, is located on the island of Tabu, Tonga, is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Known as the "Island of Friendship", the country retains a strong Polynesian heritage with traditional dances, kava ceremonies and wood carvings. The economy is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism, and is characterized by unspoiled natural landscapes such as coral reefs, beaches and rainforests. Tonga is uniquely situated to be one of the first countries west of the International Date Line to welcome the New Year, attracting many tourists each year to welcome the dawn of the New Year. The official languages are Tongan and English, the currency is the panga, and tourism has emerged in recent years as an important driver of economic growth.