Time Zone |
America/La_Paz |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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. |
Tilac is a small highland city in the department of La Paz, Bolivia, at an altitude of about 3,800 meters above sea level, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, about a 3-hour drive from the capital city of La Paz. The city is known for its well-preserved Aymara culture and is one of the important Indian civilization sites in Bolivia. Tilac's old town retains its 16th-century colonial architecture, and hidden among the stone pavements and whitewashed walls are traditional handicraft markets featuring colorful textiles and pottery woven by local women. The terraced agricultural landscape around the city is set against the snow-capped mountains and attracts tourists who like to explore the original culture. As a settlement of the Aymara people, Tilac still retains its traditional festivals, celebrations and language, making it an excellent destination to experience the culture of the Bolivian highlands.
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.