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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Vaduz |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
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.
Triesen is a municipality in the Principality of Liechtenstein, located in the Rhine Valley in the west of the country, bordering Switzerland. As the second largest municipality in Liechtenstein by area, Triesen is known for its peaceful countryside and Alpine backdrop. With a population of approximately 2,600, the municipality maintains a traditional community atmosphere.
Triesen is divided into two parts, Triesenberg and Triesen, and the terrain extends from flat river valleys to mountainous terrain. The town retains historical buildings such as the Church of St. Mary, and has a good network of hiking trails with views of the Rhine and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
The economy is based on small-scale industry, agriculture and tourism, with local cheese production being a specialty. Triesen offers an Alpine lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle and attracts hikers and cyclists every year. Its proximity to Switzerland makes it easy for tourists to combine trips to both countries.