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America/Port-au-Prince |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
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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. |
Cap-Haïtien, the second largest city in northern Haiti, is located on the northern coast of the Caribbean Sea and is an important port city and tourist center in Haiti. Once the capital of French Santo Domingo, this historic city retains a rich colonial architectural heritage, such as the famous Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as colonial-style churches and historic districts. Les Cayes is known for its stunning beaches, including Labadee Beach, which is an exclusive stop for Royal Caribbean Cruises and attracts travelers from around the globe. As one of Haiti's economic hubs, Les Cayes' port trade and tourism are its main industries, and the local Creole culture is warm and exuberant, with a unique blend of French, African and indigenous elements.
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.