Time Zone |
Pacific/Auckland |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+13 |
Time Zone |
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 center of the North Island, Rotorua is a famous geothermal tourist destination and is known as the "Hot Springs Capital of the Pacific". It is rich in geothermal resources, and attractions such as Pohutu Geyser and Tipua Geothermal Park show the magical power of nature, while geothermal hot springs and mud baths are popular among tourists. Meanwhile, Lungautia is a core area of Maori culture, and the surrounding towns of Matamata (where the Hobbits were set in The Lord of the Rings) and Waitomo Glowworm Caves are worth a visit. Surrounded by volcanic lakes such as Lake Rotorua, the city combines natural wonders with Maori cultural heritage, making it a must-visit place to experience New Zealand's unique ecology and culture.
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.