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Geographical facts about Sao Tome and Principe including Sao Tome, the capital city of Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Name of the country: | Sao Tome and Principe | Capital city: | Sao Tome |
| Geographical coordinates of Sao Tome and Principe: | 1 00 N, 7 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Sao Tome: | 0 20 N 6 44 E |
| Location of Sao Tome and Principe: | Central Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, just north of the Equator, west of Gabon | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Sao Tome and Principe: | total: 964 sq km; land: 964 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Sao Tome and Principe: | more than five times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Sao Tome and Principe: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Pico de Sao Tome 2,024 m | The climate of Sao Tome and Principe: | tropical: hot, humid: one rainy season (October to May) |
| Land use of Sao Tome and Principe: | agricultural land: 50.7%; arable land 9.1%; permanent crops 40.6%; permanent pasture 1%; forest: 28.1%; other: 21.2% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 100 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Sao Tome and Principe: | the smallest country in Africa; the two main islands form part of a chain of extinct volcanoes and both are mountainous | The terrain of Sao Tome and Principe: | volcanic, mountainous |
| Land boundaries of Sao Tome and Principe: | 0 km | Borders countries of Sao Tome and Principe: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Sao Tome and Principe: | measured from claimed archipelagic baselines territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Sao Tome and Principe
Are you traveling to Sao Tome and Principe? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, just north of the Equator, west of Gabon.
Did you know that the legal system of Sao Tome and Principe is a mixed legal system of civil law base on the Portuguese model and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Sao Tome and Principe, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 320 km, paved: 218 km, unpaved: 102 km (2000)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: SAO TOME (capital) 71,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 65.1% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Sao Tome and Principe: 197,541 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.78% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Portuguese 98.4% (official language), Forro 36.2%, Cabo Verdian 8.5%, French 6.8%, Angolar 6.6%, English 4.9%, Lunguie 1%, other (including sign language) 2.4%. Note: shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census (2012 estimate). These days, Sao Tome and Principe has to face a net migration rate of -8.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Sao Tome and Principe nowadays; mestico, angolares (descendants of Angolan slaves), forros (descendants of freed slaves), servicais (contract laborers from Angola, Mozambique, and Cabo Verde), tongas (children of servicais born on the islands), Europeans (primarily Portuguese), Asians (mostly Chinese).
The right to vote in Sao Tome and Principe can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Sao Tome and Principe. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Sao Tome and Principe for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Sao Tome and Principe are: Independence Day, 12 July (1975).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Sao Tome and Principe, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Sao Tome and/or Sao Tome and Principe?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Sao Tome and Principe, the population has to face a death rate of 7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Sao Tome and Principe
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Sao Tome and Principe. Here they are: Portuguese 98.4% (official language), Forro 36.2%, Cabo Verdian 8.5%, French 6.8%, Angolar 6.6%, English 4.9%, Lunguie 1%, other (including sign language) 2.4%. Note: shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census (2012 estimate).
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Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot, humid: one rainy season (October to May).
Its capital city is Sao Tome, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Sao Tome: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Sao Tome and Principe; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Pico de Sao Tome 2,024 m. The length of its total coastline are: 209 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Sao Tome and Principe; deforestation; soil erosion and exhaustion.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 2 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Sao Tome and Principe all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 320 km, paved: 218 km, unpaved: 102 km (2000).
Background of Sao Tome and Principe
Like every nation, Sao Tome and Principe also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands’ sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century – all grown with African plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. While independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. The country held its first free elections in 1991, but frequent internal wrangling between the various political parties precipitated repeated changes in leadership and four failed, non-violent coup attempts in 1995, 1998, 2003, and 2009. In 2012, three opposition parties combined in a no confidence vote to bring down the majority government of former Prime Minister Patrice TROVOADA, but in 2014, legislative elections returned him to the office. New oil discoveries in the Gulf of Guinea may attract increased attention to the small island nation. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.