São Tomé and Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
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- Official name
- Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe República Democrática do São Tomé e Príncipe · Portuguese
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 211,000
- Area
- 964 km²
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
- Neighbours
- None — island or sea borders only
- Internet / phone
- .st · +239
Where it is
Notable facts
- São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa’s second-smallest country by population, after Seychelles.
- It was the world’s leading cocoa producer in the early 20th century and is still known for high-quality cocoa.
- The islands were uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived in the 1470s.
- They sit almost on the equator in the Gulf of Guinea and are of volcanic origin.
World Heritage 1 site
National dish
Calulu Layered fish or meat with okra, aubergine, sweet pepper and palm oil, cooked slowly and eaten with angú.