Time Zone |
Africa/Ndjamena |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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. |
N'Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad, is located in the southwestern part of the country, at the confluence of the Shari and Logone rivers, across the river from Cameroon, and is the largest city and the political, economic and cultural center of Chad. As an important gateway to the landlocked country, the city has Chad's only international airport, which is a transportation hub connecting the country and abroad, as well as a trade hub for the neighboring regions, where major agricultural products such as cotton and peanuts are distributed. The city has a population of about 1.5 million and is multi-ethnic, with Arabic and French as the common languages. N'Djamena has a long history of blending tradition and modernity, with busy markets and cultural landmarks such as the National Museum, and continues to play a central role in Chad's development as the "heart" of the country, despite infrastructure challenges.
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.