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America/Costa_Rica |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
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 northern part of the province of San José in central Costa Rica, Poás is one of the country's most famous natural landmarks, and its centerpiece is the Poás Volcano National Park. The park is home to the active volcano Poas, which has one of the largest craters in the world, with a diameter of 1.7 kilometers. At the bottom of the crater is a sulphuric acid lake that has a stunning bluish-green color due to acidic gases, and from which steam rises from time to time, making for a spectacular sight. Surrounded by dense cloud forests, the park is home to a rich variety of species including birds and mammals, making it a destination for eco-tourism and hiking enthusiasts. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to April, when visibility is higher and visitors can follow the trail to the crater lookout to experience the majestic power of nature up close.
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.