Sao Tome and Principe
Overview of Sao Tome and Principe
Officially name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital: São Tomé
Largest city: São Tomé
Official language: Portuguese
Government: Democratic semi-presidential Republic
Administrative divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is divided into 2 provinces: Príncipe and São Tomé. The provinces are further divided into seven districts, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe (with Príncipe having self-government since 29 April 1995).
Climate of São Tomé and Príncipe
At sea level, the climate is tropical—hot and humid with average yearly temperatures of about 27 °C (80.6 °F) and little daily variation. At the interior's higher altitudes, the average yearly temperature is 20 °C (68 °F), and nights are generally cool. Annual rainfall varies from 5,000 mm (196.9 in) on the southwestern slopes to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in the northern lowlands. The rainy season runs from October to May.