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/Majuro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
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.
Ujae Atoll is a coral atoll in the Ralik Chain of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, with geographic coordinates 8°55′N 165°45′E. The atoll consists of about 14 small islands, with a total land area of only 1.86 square kilometers, and a lagoon area of 185.94 square kilometers, which belongs to the typical low-lying lagoon The terrain is typical of low-lying atolls.
According to the latest census of the Marshall Islands, Ujai Atoll has a resident population of approximately 450, mainly in the only village, Ujai. The population is predominantly Micronesian, speaking both Marshallese and English, with a traditional way of life based on fishing and copra production. The atoll retains a strong traditional Marshallese culture, including intangible cultural heritage such as canoe making and tribal dances.
Ujai Atoll has a tropical maritime climate with an average annual temperature of 27°C and abundant precipitation. The atoll ecosystem contains habitats such as coral reefs, seagrass beds and coconut groves, and is an important breeding ground for seabirds and marine life. Due to the threat of global sea level rise, the atoll is classified as a climate change sensitive area and the local community is actively involved in coastal protection programs.
Ujai Atoll is connected to the capital city of Majuro by a weekly supply ship and has a small airstrip for small aircraft. The economy is based on subsistence fishing and a small amount of copra exports, but in recent years eco-tourism has been developed, offering visitors the opportunity to experience traditional fishing activities and visit World War II historical sites. Atoll infrastructure includes a solar-powered electricity system and rainwater harvesting.