- Capital: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Language: Portuguese.
- Currency: Dobra (STD) = 100 centimes.
- People: African descent (90%), Portuguese and Creole (10%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 65.43, Female: 68.59.
- Religion: Roman Catholic, other Christian denominations.
- Size (sq km): 964 (183rd)
- Population: 157,000 (188th)
- Population Density per km sq: 171 (65th)
- Country Dialling Code: 239
- Internet Country Code: .st
- Time Zone: GMT
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC
- Finance: Cards generally not accepted, limited acceptance of traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: n/a
- GDP (PPP): US$214,000
- GDP (PPP) per capita: US$1,266
- Annual Growth: 2.5%
- Inflation: 21%
- Major Industries: Fish processing, textiles, soap, beer, timber, cocoa.
- Major Trading Partners: Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, France, Belgium, Japan, Angola.
- Personal Safety: Safe.