Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
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. |
Mariaña is not the official city name of East Timor, and may be a spelling error or a local colloquial name. East Timor is a country located on the eastern part of the island of Timor in Southeast Asia, with Dili as its capital. The country is known for its tropical landscape, coral reefs and Portuguese colonial history.
Timor-Leste became independent in 2002 and is one of the youngest countries in Asia. The economy is based on agriculture and hydrocarbon resources, and the culture is a blend of Melanesian and Portuguese characteristics. Common tourist destinations include Dili's Statue of Christ beach and mountain villages.
It is advisable to check the spelling of names when referring to specific locations. Timor-Leste's infrastructure is basic and travel requires advance planning.
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.