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Sao Tome and Principe

History

Sao Tome and Principe was granted independence, completing the formal transition to sovereign statehood.
Sao Tome and Principe joined the United Nations, confirming broad international recognition.
Constitutional reform set or updated Sao Tome and Principe's constitutional framework.
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CapitalSao Tome
Population240k
Area964 km2
CurrencySao Tome and Principe dobra

Short facts

RegionCentral Africa
LanguagePortuguese
Time zoneTBC
Drives onTBC

Worth seeing

  • Culture: Local food, music, markets and heritage routes.
  • City base: Sao Tome gives the country a clear planning anchor.
  • Nature: Regional landscapes shape routes and seasonality.

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Planning questions

What is Sao Tome and Principe known for?Culture, City base, Nature.
What is the capital?Sao Tome.
Which language is useful?Portuguese.
When is the national day?TBC.
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