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America/Fortaleza |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Marouine is a city in the eastern part of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, located in the Atlantic Rainforest biome, known for its rich natural landscape and cool climate. The city is about 1,200 meters above sea level and has a population of about 50,000, making it a popular highland tourist destination.
With its waterfalls, hiking trails and dense forests such as the Veyra Falls and the Sanctuary Forest, Marouin attracts eco-tourism and adventure enthusiasts. The local economy is based on tourism and agriculture, and is particularly known for its strawberries and organic produce.
The city retains its colonial architecture, such as the Church of San Pedro, and hosts traditional festivals. As part of the "Route of the Mountains" in the state of Minas Gerais, Maruín is a model of ecotourism in Brazil, based on the concept of sustainable development and preservation of the environment.
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.