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/Kosrae |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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.
Weno is the capital and most populous city of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, located on Fonuchu, the main island of Truk Lagoon in the Caroline Islands in the Western Pacific Ocean. As the political, economic and cultural center of Chuuk, Vino has a natural deep-water harbor and is an important shipping hub for the region. The city is small but offers a mix of traditional and modern Micronesian life, with local markets selling handicrafts, tropical fruits, and fresh seafood. The area around Vino is famous for its World War II shipwreck diving sites, and the Chuk Atoll, where dozens of Japanese ships and airplanes lie dormant on the seafloor, is known as the "Pacific's premier shipwreck diving destination," attracting divers from around the globe. With a warm and humid climate and an average annual temperature of about 27°C, it is the ideal gateway to experience the unique culture and marine charms of Micronesia.