Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 212,679,
making it the 186th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Sao Tome with a total population of 56,166. The
country encompasses 1,001 square kilometers making it the 182nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the
Gulf of Guinea
President Fradique Bandiera Melo De Menezes is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular
vote and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Joachim Rafael Branco is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through selection by the National Assembly and approval by
the president and holds that position for five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution in March 1990.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Portuguese. It counts among its major religions Catholic, Evangelical, New
Apostolic, Adventist and other and no faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 5 FM, 1 Short Wave and 2
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico de Sao Tome, its highest point at 2,029 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 209 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish
processing and timber. Its official currency is Sao Tome and Principean Dobra.
Here’s something you may not know about Sao Tome and Principe. The islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee
and cocoa in the 19th century.
making it the 186th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Sao Tome with a total population of 56,166. The
country encompasses 1,001 square kilometers making it the 182nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the
Gulf of Guinea
President Fradique Bandiera Melo De Menezes is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular
vote and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Joachim Rafael Branco is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through selection by the National Assembly and approval by
the president and holds that position for five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution in March 1990.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Portuguese. It counts among its major religions Catholic, Evangelical, New
Apostolic, Adventist and other and no faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 5 FM, 1 Short Wave and 2
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico de Sao Tome, its highest point at 2,029 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 209 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish
processing and timber. Its official currency is Sao Tome and Principean Dobra.
Here’s something you may not know about Sao Tome and Principe. The islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee
and cocoa in the 19th century.
| Baobab Tree |
| Principe Beach on the Atlantic Ocean- Sao Tome and Principe's lowest point |
| Lighthouse on Ilheu de Cabras |
| Road to Santa Catarina |
| Santo Antonio |
| Sao Nicolas Falls |
| Breadfruit- the staple food for the people of Sao Tome and Principe |
| Sao Tome and Principean children |
Sao Tome and Principe are two little islands just off the coast of Gabon, Africa and they are, truthfully, not
highly visited. If I were to visit I would like to see and do the following: climb and save the Baobab trees, climb
the Cabras Lighthouse, relax on the beach, drive the road to Santa Catarina, climb their mysterious mountains,
and eat this ...um... tasty looking breadfruit. I hope you can find a time to visit and help get more photos on the
web for them.
highly visited. If I were to visit I would like to see and do the following: climb and save the Baobab trees, climb
the Cabras Lighthouse, relax on the beach, drive the road to Santa Catarina, climb their mysterious mountains,
and eat this ...um... tasty looking breadfruit. I hope you can find a time to visit and help get more photos on the
web for them.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Pico Sao Tome- Sao Tome and Principe's highest and westernmost point |
| Freshly hatched Leatherback turtles |
| Monte Pico in Parque Obo |
| Sao Tome Capital Market- Sao Tome and Principe's capital and largest city |
| Feijoada- a traditional bean stew of Sao Tome and Principe |
| Ilheu Bom Bom- the northernmost point of Sao Tome and Principe |
| Ilheu Caroco- Sao Tome and Principe's easternmost point |
| Ilheu das Cabras off the northern coast of Sao Tome |
| Equator marker on Ilheu das Rolas- Sao Tome and Principe's southernmost point |
| Fishing boats on Praia das Conchas |
| Ladies of Sao Tome and Principe in traditional dress |
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| Lighthouse on Tinhosa Grande |
