Time Zone |
Pacific/Noumea |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of Grande Terre, the main island of the French Overseas Territory of New Caledonia, Végoa (Voh) is a commune in the North Province. It covers an area of about 804.9 square kilometers and has a population of about 2,800, and is known for its magnificent natural wonders and unique ecology.
The most famous landmark of Ouégoâ is the natural mangrove landscape known as the "Heart of Ouégoâ" - a naturally occurring area of huge heart-shaped vegetation that has become one of the emblematic landscapes of New Caledonia. Surrounded by extensive wetland and coral reef ecosystems, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the New Caledonian Lagoon is rich in marine biodiversity.
The local economy is based on agriculture (especially coffee growing) and tourism. The Kanak Aboriginal culture is deep-rooted, with traditional villages retaining their unique architecture and customs. Visitors can experience canoeing, bird-watching, and explore the nearby Koumak region and Blue River Natural Park, where pristine rainforests and lagoons intertwine in a South Pacific atmosphere.
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.