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America/Nassau |
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UTC-5 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Located in the center of the Bahamas, Mangrove Island is a pristine island in the Great Exuma region known for its lush mangrove ecosystem and crystal clear shallow waters. The mangrove waterways that surround the island create a unique "tidal maze" that serves as a natural nursery for sea turtles, baby sharks and tropical fish.
The island is a popular destination for eco-tourism, where visitors can kayak through mangrove waterways, observe the endangered Bahamian rock iguana, or snorkel at Starfish Beach. Nearby, the famous Pig Beach is just a short boat ride away, where you can interact with swimming pigs. The coral reefs surrounding the island are well-preserved and ideal for scuba divers to explore.
Mangrove Island is accessible by boat via Exuma International Airport (GGT) and is maintained in a pristine natural state with no major resorts. The typical Bahamian tropical climate makes it suitable for year-round visitation, with peak season from December through April. Its unique mangrove ecosystem is of great value in maintaining regional marine biodiversity.
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.