Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹
Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹: capital São Tomé, population 220,000, located in Africa. Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (Db). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: São Tomé
- Population: 220,000
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (Db)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Area: 964 km² (372 sq mi)
- Region: Middle Africa
- Island nation
- People: Sao Tomean
- Internet domain: .st
Fun Facts About Sao Tome and Principe
- One of the smallest countries in Africa.
- Located right on the equator in the Gulf of Guinea.
- Was once the world's largest producer of sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sao Tome and Principe known for?
Sao Tome and Principe is known for several things — One of the smallest countries in Africa; Located right on the equator in the Gulf of Guinea; Was once the world's largest producer of sugar.
How big is Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe covers about 964 square kilometers (372 square miles), in the Middle Africa region.
Is Sao Tome and Principe landlocked?
Sao Tome and Principe is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Sao Tome and Principe called?
People from Sao Tome and Principe are called Sao Tomean.
What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?
The capital of Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé.
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