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Capital: São Tomé

City English Name: São Tomé

Country: São Tomé and Príncipe

Country English Name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Continent: Africa

Continent English Name: Africa

Country Code: +239

Latitude and Longitude: 0.3333° N, 36.75° W

Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)

Languages: Portuguese (official), Forro, Angolar, Principense

Time Zone: UTC+00

Standard Time Zone: UTC+00

Summer Time: Does not observe daylight saving time

Brief Description:

São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the northwestern coast of Africa. It is the second-smallest country in Africa, both by land area and population. The country consists of two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islets. The capital, São Tomé, is located on the northeastern coast of São Tomé Island.

São Tomé and Príncipe was uninhabited until the 15th century when it was discovered by Portuguese explorers. The islands were then colonized by Portugal and used as plantations for sugar, cocoa, and coffee. São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence from Portugal in 1975.

Today, São Tomé and Príncipe is a developing country with a small, largely rural economy. The main industries are agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The country is also home to a rich biodiversity, including many endemic plants and animals.

Here are some additional facts about São Tomé and Príncipe:

• The highest point in São Tomé and Príncipe is Pico de São Tomé, which reaches an elevation of 2,024 meters (6,640 feet).
• The population of São Tomé and Príncipe is estimated to be 228,300 people (2024 estimate).
• The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese, but other languages are also spoken, including Forro, Angolar, and Principense.
• The currency of São Tomé and Príncipe is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN).
• The time zone in São Tomé and Príncipe is UTC+00.
• São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of the African Union, the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, and the Economic Community of Central African States.