Time Zone |
Africa/Lusaka |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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. |
Soluwezi is the capital of Zambia's Northwestern Province, located in the Copperbelt region of the country's northwest, about 25 kilometers from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The city is known for its rich copper resources and is one of Zambia's major mining centers.
Solwezi's economy is highly dependent on copper mining, with several large open pit and underground copper mines. Cobalt mining has also become an important industry in recent years. Agriculture is characterized by the cultivation of maize, cassava and other crops, as well as the development of livestock.
The city has a population of about 90,000 (2022 estimate), with a predominantly Bemba population. The area retains a rich traditional culture, including ceremonial dances and handicraft making. English is the official language and Bemba is widely spoken.
The climate is savannah, with the year divided into a rainy season (November-April) and a dry season (May-October). The average temperature is 20-30°C. The city is surrounded by nature reserves and waterfalls such as Kafue National Park.
It is connected by road to major cities such as Lusaka and has a domestic airport. Infrastructure is improving with the development of the mining industry, but power supply remains a challenge. The government is promoting economic diversification.
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.