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UTC+2 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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The Nahr Ibrahim is an important river in Lebanon, originating on the eastern slopes of the Lebanese mountains and flowing from east to west before finally emptying into the Mediterranean Sea near Jounieh. The river is approximately 25 kilometers long and runs through magnificent gorges and dense pine forests, with ancient rock churches and Romanesque ruins scattered along its banks, giving it a deep religious and cultural significance as it is associated with the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). As the epitome of Lebanon's natural landscape, the Ibrahim River is not only an important source of water for the region, but also a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts and tourists alike, with its clear streams, sheer rock walls and lush vegetation forming a unique Mediterranean natural landscape that carries thousands of years of Lebanon's historical and ecological memory.
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.