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 |
Indian/Reunion |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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.
Réunion is a French overseas department located in the western part of the Indian Ocean, in the Mascarene Islands, and is not an independent country. Its capital is St. Denis, and the name "Vincendeau" may be a misnomer or confusion for the island's natural beauty. Réunion is known as a "nature lover's paradise" for its magnificent volcanic landscapes (e.g. the active Volcano Furnace), its rich biodiversity and its World Heritage Site "Réunion National Park". With some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Indian Ocean (such as the Seven Colors Waterfall), unique black sand beaches, and a multicultural French atmosphere, it is a popular destination for hiking, surfing, and eco-tourism. As a European Union Overseas Territory, where French and the Euro are spoken, tourism is the backbone of the economy and the year-round climate attracts travelers from around the globe to explore its pristine and striking natural beauty.