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São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé und Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Capital
São Tomé
Region
Africa
Subregion
Zentralafrika
Area
964 km²
Population
240,254
Language
Portuguese
Neighbours
No land borders (island / isolated)

Did you know?

  • Geography

    São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa’s second-smallest state after the Seychelles.

  • Geography

    The equator runs through the country’s territory — across the small island of Ilhéu das Rolas.

  • History

    The islands were uninhabited before Portuguese settlement in the 15th century.

  • Economy

    In the early 20th century the country was the world’s largest cocoa producer.

Frequently asked questions about São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe.