AFRICA

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

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Last Updated Oct 8, 2025

About São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, about 150 km (93.21 mi) apart and about 250 and 225 km off the northwestern coast of Gabon. With a population of 201,800, São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest and second-least populous African sovereign state after Seychelles.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital São Tomé

Population 209,607

Area 964 km²

Language Portuguese

Currency São Tomé and Príncipe dobra

GDP/Capita $3,491

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
GDP: $822M
GDP per Capita: $3,491

Development

Life Expectancy: 69.7 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Africa
Capital: São Tomé
Area: 964 km²
Population: 209,607
Timezone: UTC
Languages: Portuguese
Calling Code: +239
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: ST