Sao Tome and Principe Quick Facts…
Official Name | Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe |
Common Name | Sao Tome and Principe – /saʊ təˌmeɪ ənd ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.peɪ/ |
Nationality | Sao Tomean(s) – noun, Sao Tomean – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1975 (from Portugal) |
Administrative Divisions | 6 districts and 1 autonomous region |
Total Population | 220,372 (#183) with 76.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Sao Tome (capital city) |
Major Languages | Forro, Portuguese (official) |
Electricity Access | 78.4% of total population |
Internet Access | 51% of total population |
Currency | Dobras (STD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $904.1 million – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $4,100 (#183) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 964 sq km / 372 sq mi (#184) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Central Africa |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | Gulf of Guinea |
National Anthem: “Total Independence”