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• Sao Tome and PrincipeSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
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• Important Addresses• What should I see?
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Overview of Sao Tome and Principe
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São Tomé and Príncipe is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 and 225 kilometres (155 and 140 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon.
Area
Total 1,001 km2 (183rd)
Water (%) 0
Population
2009 estimate 163,000 (188th)
Density 169.1/km2 (69th)
438.2/sq mi
Currency: Dobra (STD)
Time zone
UTC (UTC+0)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .st
Calling code: 239
Officially name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital: São Tomé
Largest city: São Tomé
Official language: Portuguese
Government: Democratic semi-presidential Republic
Capital: São Tomé
Largest city: São Tomé
Official language: Portuguese
Government: Democratic semi-presidential Republic
São Tomé and Príncipe is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 and 225 kilometres (155 and 140 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon.
Area
Total 1,001 km2 (183rd)
Water (%) 0
Population
2009 estimate 163,000 (188th)
Density 169.1/km2 (69th)
438.2/sq mi
Currency: Dobra (STD)
Time zone
UTC (UTC+0)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .st
Calling code: 239
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