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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Bogota |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
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.
Tauramena is the capital of the Casanare Department of Colombia and is located in the eastern plains region of the country, in the Orinoco River basin. Founded in 1934, this city has a population of about 100,000 and is an important regional economic center.
Tauramena is known for its oil industry, and is one of Colombia's important oil producing regions, with several large oil fields. Agriculture and livestock are also mainstays, producing rice, palm oil and beef, and retaining a strong tradition of cowboy culture.
The city is surrounded by unique natural landscapes such as the Los Yanos grasslands and tropical rivers. The annual Cowboy Festival showcases traditional music, dance and horseback riding skills. The local cuisine features grilled meats and tropical fruits for a taste of the Colombian plains culture.