São Tomé and Príncipe is an African island nation exporting premium cocoa, developing renewable-energy projects, eco-tourism, and biodiversity conservation.
São Tomé and Príncipe
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São Tomé and Príncipe is a Country Africa continent.
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The capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe is Sao Tome, capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Word: Cocoa
Meaning: chocolate island
Basic Information
Capital City: Sao Tome, capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe
Population: 240,254 (UN)
Area: 1,001 km² / 622 sq mi
People are called: São Toméans
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
6 districts (distritos), 1 autonomous region* (regiao autonoma)
- Agua Grande
- Cantagalo
- Caue
- Lemba
- Lobata
- Me-Zochi
- Principe*
Where in the world is São Tomé and Príncipe located?
Borders
- Gabon — East, Sea
- Equatorial Guinea — East, Sea
Climate
tropical; hot, humid; one rainy season (October to May)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 141 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.637
Mean Years of Schooling: 6.0
Expected Years of Schooling: 12.9
Life Expectancy at Birth: 69.7 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
Second Most Predominant: Adventist
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .st
Calling Code: +239
MapGeo Name: Sao Tome and Principe
MapGeo Code: ST