Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
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. |
Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean Sea, consisting of the islands of Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda. The capital, St. John's, is located on the island of Antigua, while Willikies is the country's important tourist port town.
Located in the south of Antigua, Willikis is known for its natural deep-water harbor and is one of the most famous yachting ports of call in the Caribbean. The annual Antigua Sailing Week in April attracts sailing enthusiasts from around the world, and the harbor is dotted with restaurants, boutiques and colonial-style buildings. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters offer snorkeling, sailing and other water activities.
Antigua is home to 365 beaches ("a beach a day") and the ruins of the 17th-century British fortress of Shakerley near Willikies. The local culture is a mix of West African, British and Caribbean, with music festivals and carnivals showcasing the island's unique flavor. As a duty-free port, Willikies is also popular for shopping, especially for jewelry and handicrafts.
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.