Time Zone |
Pacific/Gambier |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-9 |
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. |
Rikitea is the capital of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia, located deep in the South Pacific and part of the French Overseas Collective. This peaceful town is famous for its well-preserved Marau cultural sites, notably the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Marae Temake, with its basalt altar and stone carvings that bear witness to the ancient beliefs and civilizations of Polynesia. Surrounded by turquoise coral lagoons and lush green mountains, Rikitea not only showcases the unique natural beauty of French Polynesia, but also blends Polynesian traditions with French flair, making it an ideal destination for exploring the people and nature of the South Pacific.
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.