General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Official Name (Native) São Tomé e Príncipe ( Portuguese) Common Name São Tomé and Príncipe Common Name (Native) São Tomé e Príncipe ( Portuguese) |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 1.70132, S: 0.024766, W: 6.47017, E: 7.46637 Coordinates of Capital São Tomé (0.33333334, 6.733333) Climate tropicalhot, humidone rainy season (October to May) |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Nationality Noun: Sao Tomean(s) Adjective: Sao Tomean Distribution Sao Tome, the capital city, has roughly a quarter of the nation's population; Santo Antonio is the largest town on Principe; the northern areas of both islands have the highest population densities, as shown in this population distribution map Literacy Rate 87.4% (2019 est.) |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Independencia total" (Total Independence) National Holiday Independence Day, 12 July (1975) National Symbols palm tree National Colors green, yellow, red, black |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency STN – São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (Db)GDP $1.279 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |