Time Zone |
Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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. |
Vanuatu consists of 83 islands, of which "Maskelyne" may be a misnomer for the second largest, Malekula. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the island is part of the Malamba Province of Vanuatu and covers an area of approximately 2,023 square kilometers, making it one of the most culturally diverse islands in Vanuatu, with traditional tribal practices and mystical rituals such as the "Dance of the Spirits". The island is characterized by diverse topography, tropical rainforests, dramatic cliffs in the east and fertile plains in the west, with major settlements such as Namarang and Rasana. The economy is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism, with dried coconut and vanilla being the main exports. Visitors can explore aboriginal villages, dive coral reefs and experience the unique South Pacific original culture.
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.