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America/Asuncion |
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UTC-4 |
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UTC-3 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yegros, known as Santa Elena Yegros, is the capital of the Department of Misiones, Paraguay, located in the southeastern part of the country, near the Argentine border, about 350 kilometers from the capital, Asunción. Named after the independence hero Fruktuoso Yegros, this historic city is one of the most important birthplaces of the Paraguayan independence movement, preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the colonial period. The local economy is based on agriculture, with production of soybeans, corn, citrus and tobacco, as well as animal husbandry. In recent years, the proximity to the Iguazu Falls has led to a rise in tourism, attracting visitors to explore its natural beauty and folklore. As the regional hub of southeastern Paraguay, Yegros is a unique blend of tradition and modernity, offering a distinctly Paraguayan flavor.
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.