Time Zone |
Africa/Windhoek |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southwestern part of Namibia's Erongo Province, where the edge of the Namib Desert meets the coastal plains, Horillas, about 130 kilometers from Swakopmund, is the southern gateway to exploring the Namib Desert. Known for its vast red sand dunes, ancient fossil remains and unique desert ecosystems, the area receives less than 50 millimeters of rainfall per year on average, with significant temperature differences between day and night. Surrounded by private nature reserves, visitors can view desert-adapted species such as giraffes and antelopes, and experience extreme activities such as four-wheel-drive through the dunes and stargazing. The town retains its original Nama and Damara cultural imprints, where traditional handicrafts blend with the natural landscape, making it a hidden destination in Namibia's eco-tourism that combines the charm of the wilderness with the richness of its people.
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.