Time Zone |
Indian/Comoro |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located on the west coast of Grande Comore (Ngazy Island) in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros, Lingoni is a quiet coastal town that attracts a small number of visitors with its pristine natural beauty and unique cultural atmosphere. Undeveloped, it retains a traditional Comorian village feel, with white sand beaches bordered by turquoise waters and dotted with volcanic cliffs and coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling and getting a taste of local life. The local population relies mainly on fishing and small-scale agriculture, with crops such as vanilla and coconuts being the mainstay of the economy. Lingoni's culture is a blend of African, Arabic and French elements, and traditional dances and crafts are still alive and well. Though sparsely visited, Lingoni is a window into the hidden charms of the Comoros due to its simplicity and unspoiled ecology.
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.