Sao Tome and Principe Country Overview

 

Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe Country Overview. The official name is the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is also called São Tomé and Príncipe. São Tomé and Príncipe gained Independence from Portugal on July 12, 1975.

African map highlighting São Tomé and Príncipe location.

1. Where is São Tomé and Príncipe located?
   

   São Tomé and Príncipe is a country located in the Gulf of Guinea. It is located off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. The closest mainland African country is Gabon.

2. What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

   The Capital of  São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé. São Tomé is the largest  city in the São Tomé and Príncipe.

3. How large is the country of São Tomé and Príncipe?

   São Tomé and Príncipe has 1,001 square kilometers of land (386 sq mi).

4. Is São Tomé and Príncipe member of the African Union?
   

   São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of the African Union. It has been a member shine July 18th, 1975.

1. What is the population of São Tomé and Príncipe?
   

   The population of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 213,948 as of 2020. The most populated city in São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé with a population of 71,800 approx. (2018).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in São Tomé and Príncipe?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; Mestico, Angolares, Tongas, Europeans (Portuguese), and Chinese.

3. How many languages are spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe?

   The most popular languages spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe are Portuguese (official), Forro 36.2%, Cabo Verdian 8.5%, French 6.8%, Angolar 6.6%, English 4.9%, and Lunguie 1%.

4. What religions are in São Tomé and Príncipe?
   

   São Tomé and Príncipe religious groups consist of Catholic 55.7%, Adventist 4.1%, Assembly of God 3.4%, New Apostolic 2.9%, Mana 2.3%, Universal Kingdom of God 2%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.2%, other 6.2%, none 21.2%, unspecified 1%.

1. São Tomé and Príncipe Political System Overview.

   São Tomé and Príncipe is a Unitary semi-presidential republic. The country has 6 districts; Agua Grande, Cantagalo, Caue, Lemba, Lobata, Me-Zochi.

2. What is the currency used in São Tomé and Príncipe?

   The Dobra (STN) is the official currency for São Tomé and Príncipe.

3. What makes up the economy in São Tomé and Príncipe?

   The economy in São Tomé and Príncipe is heavily dependent on the export of cocoa beans. São Tomé and Príncipe’s exports are copra, palm kernels, and coffee.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article..