Outline of São Tomé and Príncipe

The Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe

The Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

The location of São Tomé and Príncipe

An enlargeable map of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

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São Tomé and Príncipe – island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Africa.^[1] The republic comprises two main islands: São Tomé Island and Príncipe Island, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 kilometres (160 mi) and 225 kilometres (140 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon. Both islands are part of an extinct volcanic mountain range. São Tomé, the sizable southern island, is situated just north of the equator. It was named in honor of Saint Thomas by Portuguese explorers who happened to arrive at the island on his feast day. São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country in terms of population (the Seychelles being the smallest). It is the smallest country in the world that is not a former British overseas territory, a former United States trusteeship, or one of the European microstates. It is also the smallest Portuguese-speaking country.

General reference[]

Pronunciation: /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ... ˈprɪnsɪpə, -peɪ/
Common English country name: São Tomé and Príncipe
Official English country name: (The) Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Common endonym(s):
Official endonym(s):
Adjectival(s): São Toméan
Demonym(s):
Etymology: Name of São Tomé and Príncipe
ISO country codes: ST, STP, 678
ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:ST
Internet country code top-level domain: .st

Geography of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Geography of São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe is: an island country consisting of two islands
Location:
- Eastern Hemisphere, on the Equator
- Atlantic Ocean
  - Gulf of Guinea
- Africa (though not on the mainland)
- Time zone: Coordinated Universal Time UTC+00
- Extreme points of São Tomé and Príncipe
  - High: Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island 2,024 m (6,640 ft)
  - Low: Gulf of Guinea 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: Gulf of Guinea 209 km
Population of São Tomé and Príncipe: 158,000 - 181st most populous country
Area of São Tomé and Príncipe: 964
Atlas of São Tomé and Príncipe

Environment of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Environment of São Tomé and Príncipe

Wildlife of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Fauna of São Tomé and Príncipe
  - Birds of São Tomé and Príncipe
  - Mammals of São Tomé and Príncipe

Natural geographic features of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

List of landforms of São Tomé and Príncipe

Glaciers in São Tomé and Príncipe: none ^[2]
Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
Mountains of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Volcanoes in São Tomé and Príncipe
Rivers of São Tomé and Príncipe
Valleys of São Tomé and Príncipe
World Heritage Sites in São Tomé and Príncipe: None

Regions of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Regions of São Tomé and Príncipe

Ecoregions of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

List of ecoregions in São Tomé and Príncipe

Government and politics of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Form of government: unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic
Capital of São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé
Elections in São Tomé and Príncipe
Political parties in São Tomé and Príncipe

Branches of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Government of São Tomé and Príncipe

Executive branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Legislative branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe[]

Parliament of São Tomé and Príncipe (bicameral)
- Upper house: Senate of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Lower house: House of Commons of São Tomé and Príncipe