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/Hebron |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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 West Bank of the Jordan River in Palestine, in the eastern part of Ramallah Governorate, Taybeh is a Christian town with a history of nearly 4,000 years, about 30 kilometers from Jerusalem. Famous for its Byzantine ruins and ancient St. George's Church, the town's inhabitants are mostly Christians who have preserved their unique traditional customs and culture. Tayasir is also one of the few places in Palestine that is still known for its traditional brewing industry, with its beer brand being influential in the Arab region. Despite the development challenges posed by the Israeli occupation, the town has worked hard to maintain the vitality of the community and has become one of the most important symbols of Palestinian cultural heritage, attracting tourists interested in history and religious culture.