Time Zone |
Asia/Bishkek |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Uzgen, a historic city in the Osh oblast of southern Kyrgyzstan, is located on the western edge of the Ferghana Basin, on the banks of the Kizilsu River, and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road connecting Central and East Asia. With a history of more than 2,000 years, the city served as one of the capitals of the Karakhan dynasty in the 11th century, leaving behind the ruins of the iconic Ushat minaret and mosque, whose distinctive brick architecture showcases the splendor of medieval civilization in Central Asia. Today, Ushat is a predominantly agricultural city, producing fruits, cotton and grains, while attracting more and more tourists with its rich historical and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit place to experience Kyrgyzstan's historical heritage and Central Asian flavors.
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.