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___ Sao Tome and PrincipeA virtual guide to Sao Tome and Principe. This page aims to give you a broad overview of STP's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this Western African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Sao Tome and Principe, addresses of Sao Tomean and foreign embassies, country guides with travel and tourism information and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Sao Tome and Principe. |
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Democratic Republic of São Tomé and PrÃncipe |
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 Flag of Sao Tome and Principe Background: 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 plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. Though the first free elections were held in 1991, the political environment has been one of continued instability with frequent changes in leadership and coup attempts in 1995 and 2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy. related countries: Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Portugal |
 Official Name: República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe short form: S. Tomé e Príncipe int'l long form: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and PrÃncipe abbreviations: R.D.S.T.P., STP ISO Country Code: st Time: Local Time = UTC Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 20:15 Capital City: São Tomé Other Cities: Trinidade, Santana, Angolares, Neves, Santo Antonio (capital of Principe). Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 12 July 1975 (from Portugal). Geography: Location: Western Central Africa; islands straddling the equator in the Gulf of Guinea west of Gabon. Area: 1 000 sq. km. (386 sq. mi.) Terrain: Two small, volcanic islands. Climate: Tropical, with wet and dry seasons, influenced by the mountainous topography. People: Nationality: Sao Tomean(s). Population: 160 000 Ethnic groups: Mixed African, Portuguese-African. Religions: Christian 80%. Languages: Portuguese (official). Literacy: 68% Natural resources: Fish, hydropower, petroleum (not yet exploited). Agriculture products: Cocoa, coconuts, copra, palm kernels, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, bananas, beans, poultry. Industries: light construction, shirts, soap, beer, fisheries, shrimp processing, palm oil. Exports partners: Netherlands 37.3%, China 12.8%, Belgium 7.6%, Germany 6.6%, Poland 5.3%, France 5%, Brazil 4.1% (2004) Imports partners: Portugal 52.3%, Germany 9.5%, USA 6%, Netherlands 4.8%, South Africa 4.3%, Belgium 4.1% (2004) Currency: Dobra (STD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Sao Tome and PrincipePresidência da República Democrática de São Tomé e PríncipeOfficial website of the Presidency of São Tomé and Príncipe (in Portuguese). Assembleia Nacional de São Tomé and Príncipe Official website of São Tomé and Príncipe's National Assembly (in Portuguese). Diplomatic Missions Atlanta Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome & Principe Very basic website of the STP consulate. Statistics Instituto Nacional de Estatística São Tomé and Príncipe in figures (in Portuguese). Maps Map of Sao Tome and Principe Political map of Sao Tome and Principe.  Google
Earth São Tomé and PrÃncipeZoomable satellite view of São Tomé and PrÃncipe. Google
Earth Sao TomeZoomable satellite view of São Tomé and PrÃncipe's capital. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa.  São Tomé island © saotome.st |
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NewsDiário Téla NónDaily news (in Portuguese) Jornal de São Tomé Portugal based website with news from São Tomé and Príncipe (in Portuguese) Vitrina São Tomé and Príncipe news (in Portuguese) International News Sources Expresso África São Tomé and Príncipe related news (in Portuguese) IRIN News UN press agency with the latest news from Sao Tome and Principe. Radio Rádio Nacional de São Tomé e Príncipe Website of the national broadcaster. |
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Arts & CultureSorry. Despite of a rich culture there is no such site online by now. |
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Business & EconomyCST - Companhia Santomense de TelecomunicaçõesISP and Telecommunication of São Tomé and Príncipe. Nigeria São Tomé & Príncipe Joint Development Authority The Joint Development Zone (JDZ) is an area of overlapping maritime boundary claims that will be jointly developed by the two countries. |
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Destination Sao Tome and Principe - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Sao Tome and Principe: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.São Tomé and Príncipe The official São Tomé and Principe tourist site is economical of travel and tourism information. Guia do Turismo A travel and tourism guide with some images of São Tomé and Príncipe (in Portuguese) Welcome to São Tomé e Príncipe Germany based website with travel information. Do you know the way to São Tomé? Article by Sunday Times Travel Magazine. Tour Operator Discover São Tomé and Príncipe with Navetur Local tourist agency in Sao Tomé and Principe offering services of hotel booking, car rental etc. |
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EducationINHEA - Sao Tome and PrincipeSão Tomé and Príncipe higher education information by International Network for Higher Education in Africa. |
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EnvironmentGulf of Guinea Islands' Biodiversity NetworkInformation about the biodiversity, and its conservation, of the four Gulf of Guinea islands of Bioko, Príncipe, São Tomé and Annobón. Parc naturel Obo ECOFAC |
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HistorySão Tomé and Príncipe HistorySTP's history from colonial period to recent history. |
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Additional Information on Sao Tome and PrincipeAfrica South of the Sahara: Sao Tome and PrincipeStanford University. BBC News Country Profile: Sao Tome and Principe Mbendi Profile: Sao Tome and Principe Including economic overviews and directories of companies. Open Directory Project: Sao Tome and Principe Wikipedia: Sao Tome and Principe The World Factbook -- Sao Tome and Principe |
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