Time Zone |
Indian/Cocos |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6.5 |
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. |
Cocos Island is not an independent country, but a remote island in the Pacific Ocean of Costa Rica, located about 550 kilometers southwest of the country. Known for its unique natural ecology and world-class diving, the island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The island is covered in dense tropical rainforest and is home to numerous endemic species such as the Cocos Island Thrush and a wide range of rare plants. The surrounding waters are a diver's paradise due to the abundance of marine life - including sharks, rays and dolphins. Cocos Island is uninhabited, with only scientific research and licensed tourism allowed, strictly protecting its pristine environment.
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.