Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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. |
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and the centerpiece of the country's central and eastern regions, situated in an oasis in the Arabian Desert. As the political, economic and cultural center of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is home to the country's key government agencies, corporate headquarters and international organizations, and is an important hub for the Saudi oil industry. In recent years, Riyadh has accelerated its transformation into a modern and diverse city under the impetus of the "Vision 2030". The city is a blend of traditional Islamic culture and modern urbanism, with historic sites such as the old Mas Masqaq Fortress and the new Kingdom Center skyscraper, as well as excellent transportation networks, educational and healthcare facilities, and a wealth of cultural activities, making it one of the most vibrant metropolises in the Middle East.
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.