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America/Asuncion |
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UTC-4 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Naranjal is an important city in the Department of Caaguazú in the eastern part of Paraguay, about 150 kilometers east of the capital, Asunción, and adjacent to the Brazilian border. The city has a predominantly agrarian economy, with soybean and corn plantations and livestock farms dotted around the area, making it a regional distribution center for agricultural products.
Naranjal is located in the Paraná Plateau and has a subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of about 22°C. The city has a population of about 20,000 people. The city has a population of about 25,000 people, most of whom speak Spanish and Guaraní. Its name "Naranjal" means "orange grove" in Spanish, reflecting the local tradition of citrus cultivation.
As a hub city on National Route 7, Naranjal connects the city of Oriente with Asunción. The economy is based on agro-processing, timber production and border trade, and in recent years has evolved into ecotourism, attracting tourists to explore the natural landscapes around the Itaipu Reservoir.
The city retains its colonial architecture and celebrates the traditional religious festival of Holy Week in September. Local handicrafts are famous for palm fiber weaving and wood carving, and the surrounding Guaraní indigenous villages offer a multicultural mix.
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.